Such was my Hero, whom I would portray
In one exploit—the Hero of a Day.
At six miles’ distance from his native town
Stood Silford Hall, a seat of much renown—
Computed miles such weary travellers ride,
When they in chance wayfaring men confide.
Beauty and grandeur were within; around, 180}
Lawn, wood, and water; the delicious ground }
Had parks where deer disport, had fields where game abound. }
Fruits of all tastes in spacious gardens grew;