Fear now, and discord, in the village reign,

The cool remonstrate, and the meek complain;

But there is war within, and wisdom pleads in vain.

Now dreads the Uncle, and proclaims his dread,

Lest the Boy-priest should turn each rustic head;

The certain converts cost him certain woe,

The doubtful fear lest they should join the foe:

Matrons of old, with whom he used to joke,

Now pass his Honour with a pious look;

Lasses, who met him once with lively airs,