And, if it be not, they will think it true.”
The humble Patty dropp’d a silent tear, 150
And said, “Indeed, ’tis best to be sincere.”
James answer’d not—there could be no reply
To what he would not grant nor could deny;
But from that time he in the maiden saw
What he condemn’d; yet James was kept in awe.
He felt her virtue, but was sore afraid
For the frank blunders of the virtuous maid.
Meantime he daily to his Uncle read