Her lasting love, her life that would not last;
Her power! her place! what interest! what respect
She had acquired—“and shall we her neglect?”— 280
“No, Frances, no!” he answer’d, “you are right;
But things appear in such a different light!”
Her parents blest her, and as well became
Their love advised her, that they might not blame;
They said, “If she should earl or countess meet
She should be humble, cautious, and discreet;
Humble, but not abased, remembering all