Jesse, who felt as liberal natures feel,

When thus the baser their designs reveal,

Replied - “Those duties were to her unfit,

Nor would her spirit to her tasks submit.”

In silent scorn the Lady sat awhile,

And then replied with stern contemptuous smile -

“Think you, fair madam, that you came to share

Fortunes like mine without a thought or care?

A guest, indeed! from every trouble free,

Dress’d by my help, with not a care for me;