“He did suppose a fall, like his, would prove
Of force to wake their sympathy and love;
Would make them feel the changes all may know,
And stir them up a due regard to show.”
His suit was granted; - to an ancient maid,
Relieved herself, relief for him was paid:
Here they together (meet companions) dwell,
And dismal tales of man’s misfortunes tell:
“’Twas not a world for them, God help them, they
Could not deceive, nor flatter, nor betray;