In short he'd leave no quarter unsubdued,

Unless therein the fair he could include.

SHE stood th' attack howe'er, and Frederick failed;

His force was vain whenever he assailed;

Without the least return his wealth he spent:

Lands, houses, manors of immense extent,

Were ev'ry now and then to auction brought;

To gratify his love was all he thought.

THE rank of 'squire till lately he had claimed;

Now scarcely was he even mister named;