And a fair mind with useful culture fed;

Then thought of marriage - “But the great,” said he

“I shall not suit, nor will the meaner me.”

Anna, he saw, admired her modest air;

He thought her virtuous, and he knew her fair;

Love raised his pity for her humble state,

And prompted wishes for her happier fate;

No pride in money would his feelings wound,

Nor vulgar manners hurt him and confound:

He then the Lady at the Hall address’d,