Never would I his saucy frown allow,

And shall I turn and meet the villain now?

In all my wants, I found expedients new,

And my last, best resource, my dear, in you.” (O.M.)

after l. 529:

These graceful weeds will soon be laid aside;

Exchanged for all the glories of a bride.

There all is chance! for she is form’d to take

The guiding hand, but not a guide to make.

As men of skill the ductile clay command,