Increased his pride—for, if the Scholar knew }
Enough for praise, say what the Teacher’s due?— }
These to his presence, slates in hand, moved on,
And a grim smile their feats in figures won.
This Man of Letters woo’d in early life
The Vicar’s maiden, whom he made his wife.
She too can read, as by her song she proves— 20
The song Nathaniel made about their loves.
Five rosy girls, and one fair boy, increased
The Father’s care, whose labours seldom ceased.