But in thy father’s mansion, find a port.”
Our poet read. - “It is in truth,” said he,
“Correct in part, but what is this to me?
I love a foolish Abigail! in base
And sordid office! fear not such disgrace:
Am I so blind?” “Or thou wouldst surely see
That lady’s fall, if she should stoop to thee!”
“The cases differ.” “True! for what surprise
Could from thy marriage with the maid arise?
But through the island would the shame be spread,