Riches or rank—I think I may proceed.

Virtue and worth there are who will not see 90

In humble dress; but low they cannot be.”

The youth’s addresses pleased his favourite maid— }

They wish’d for union, but were both afraid; }

They saw the wedded poor—and fear the bliss delay’d; }

Yet they appear’d a happier lass and swain

Than those who will not reason or refrain.

William was honest, simple, gentle, kind,