Riches he rather as a mean approved,
Yet sought them early, and in seeking loved; 120
For this he early made the marriage vow,
But fail’d to gain—I recollect not how;
For this his lady had his wrath incurr’d,
But that her feelings seldom could be stirr’d;
To his fair daughter, famed as well as fair,
He look’d, and found his consolation there.
The Doctor taught of youth some half a score,
Well-born and wealthy—He would take no more;