Rich, both as slayer of the Baron’s game,

And as protector—not a female dwelt 140

In that demesne who had not feign’d or felt

Regard for James; and he from all had praise

Enough a young man’s vanity to raise;

With all these pleasures he of course must part

When Rachel reign’d sole empress of his heart.

Robert was now deprived of that delight

He once experienced in his mistress’ sight;

For, though he now his frequent visits paid,