He now would build, and lofty seat he built,

And sought, in various ways, relief from guilt.

Restless, for ever anxious to obtain

Ease for the heart by ramblings of the brain,

He would have pictures, and of course a Taste,

And found a thousand means his wealth to waste.

Newmarket steeds he bought at mighty cost;

They sometimes won, but Blaney always lost.

Quick came his ruin, came when he had still

For life a relish, and in pleasure skill: