You may a debtor of your uncle make.”

Morden was earnest in his wish to know

How he could best his grateful spirit show.

Now the third dinner had their powers renew’d,

And fruit and wine upon the table stood; 280

The fire brought comfort, and the warmth it lent

A cheerful spirit to the feelings sent;

When thus the uncle—“Morden, I depend

On you for aid—assist me as a friend:

Full well I know that you would much forego,