But the instructed tar would reign alone. }
At last he reign’d: to James a large bequest 310
Was frankly dealt; the Seaman had the rest—
Save a like portion to the gentle Niece,
Who lived in comfort, and regain’d her peace.
In her neat room her talent she employ’d,
With more true peace than ever James enjoy’d.
The young, the aged, in her praise agreed—
Meek in her manner, bounteous in her deed;
The very children their respect avow’d: