The blushing widow heard, and she retired,
Musing on what her ancient friend desired;
She could not, therefore, to the youth complain,
That his good father wish’d him to refrain;
She could not add, [‘Your] parents, George, obey,
They will your absence’—no such will had they.
Now, in th’ appointed minute met the pair, 430
Foredoom’d to meet: George made the lover’s prayer—
That was heard kindly; then the lady tried
For a calm spirit, felt it, and replied.