Surprise and then delight in scenes so fair and new;

For many a day, perhaps for many a week,

Home will have charms, and to her bosom speak;

But thoughtless ease, and affluence, and pride,

Seen day by day, will draw the heart aside:

And she at length, though gentle and sincere,

Will think no more of our enjoyments here.”

Sighing he spake - but hark! he hears th’ approach

Of rattling wheels! and, lo! the evening coach;

Once more the movement of the horses’ feet