Swallow, delighted, took the trusted store,
And own’d the sum; they did not ask for more,
Till more was needed; when they call’d for aid -
And had it? - No, their agent was afraid:
“Could he but know to whom he should refund
He would most gladly - nay, he’d go beyond;
But when such numbers claim’d, when some were gone.
And others going - he must hold it on;
The Lord would help them.” - Loud their anger grew,
And while they threat’ning from his door withdrew,