But yet his soul was on its scheme intent,
And but a moment to his interest lent.
His faithless wife and her triumphant peer
Despised his vengeance, and disdained to fear;
In splendid lodgings near the town they dwelt,
Nor fears from wrath, nor threats from conscience, felt.
Long time our friend had watch’d, and much had paid
For vulgar minds, who lent his vengeance aid. 440
At length one evening, late returning home,
Thoughtless and fearless of the ills to come,