So Thomas rested with a mind intent
On what the Captain by his kindness meant.
Again the invited party all attend,
These dear relations, on this generous Friend.
They ate, they drank, each striving to appear
Fond, frank, forgiving—above all, sincere.
Such kindred souls could not admit disguise, 1000
Or envious fears, or painful jealousies;
So each declared, and all in turn replied,
“’Tis just indeed, and cannot be denied.”