To Silford Hall, it made no claim to fame—
It was the gain of some, the pride of all,
That travellers stopt to ask for Silford Hall.
Small as it was, the place could boast a School,
In which Nathaniel Perkin bore the rule.
Not mark’d for learning deep, or talents rare,
But for his varying tasks and ceaseless care, 10
Some forty boys, the sons of thrifty men,
He taught to read, and part to use the pen;
While, by more studious care, a favourite few }