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