Wore spotless linen, and a ceaseless smile;
His step was measured, and his air was nice—
They bought him high, who had him at the price
That his own judgment and becoming pride,
And all the merit he assumed, implied.
A life he loved of liberty and ease,
And all his pleasant labour was to please;
Not call’d at present hostile men to slay,
He made the hearts of gentle dames his prey. 60
Hence tales arose, and one of sad report: