I have now symptoms that require thine aid,

Do, Doctor, stay:” - th’ obliging Doctor stay’d.

Thus Gwyn was happy; he had now a friend,

And a meek spouse on whom he could depend:

But now possess’d of male and female guide,

Divided power he thus must subdivide:

In earlier days he rode, or sat at ease

Reclined, and having but himself to please;

Now if he would a fav’rite nag bestride,

He sought permission - “Doctor, may I ride?”