And though the one too early left his wine,
The other still exclaim’d - “My boy will shine:
Yes, I perceive that he will soon improve,
And I shall form the very guide I love;
Decent abroad, he will my name defend,
And when at home, be social and unbend.”
The plan was specious, for the mind of James
Accorded duly with his uncle’s schemes;
He then aspired not to a higher name
Than sober clerks of moderate talents claim;