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,