She told how this or that their part mistook,

And of the rival Romeos gave the look;

Of either house ’twas hers the strength to see,

Then judge with candour - “Drury Lane for me.”

What made this knowledge, what this skill complete?

A fortnight’s visit in Whitechapel Street.

Her place in life was rich and poor between,

With those a favourite, and with these a queen;

She could her parts assume, and condescend

To friends more humble while an humble friend;