The price indeed——”
“Yes, that,” said George, “is high; 150
But, if I bought not, one was sure to buy,
Who might the social comforts we enjoy,
And every comfort, lessen or destroy.
“We must not always reckon what we give,
But think how precious ’tis in peace to live;
Some neighbour Nimrod might in very pride
Have stirr’d my anger, and have then defied;
Or worse, have loved, and teased me to excess