He sent th’ indignant boy to grieve below;
Then at the door an angry speech began -
“Is this your conduct? - Is it thus you plan?
Seduce my child, and make my house a scene
Of vile dispute - What is it that you mean?
George, are you dumb? do learn to know your friends,
And think a while on whom your bread depends.
What! not a word? be thankful I am cool -
But, sir, beware, nor longer play the fool.
Come! brother, come! what is it that you seek