THIS circumstance astonished much the wretch,

Who ran to give our doating spouse a sketch

Of what had passed so strange upon the way;

Old Anselm thither went without delay,

When, marvellous to think! with great surprise,

He saw a palace of extensive size,

Erected where, an hour or two before,

A hovel was not seen, nor e'en a door.

THE husband stood aghast!—admired the place,

Not built for man, e'en gods 'twould not disgrace.