’Twas then some dubious claim at sea or land,
That placed a weapon in a warrior’s hand;
But in these times the causes of our strife
Are hearth and altar, liberty and life.
George, when from college he return’d, and heard
His father’s questions, cold and shy appear’d. 210
“Who had the honours?”—“Honour!” said the youth,
“Honour at college!—very good, in truth!”—
“What hours to study did he give?”—“He gave
Enough to feel they made him like a slave”—