SO long your reign, said Richard, o'er my mind,

Deny I could not, howsoe'er inclined;

With Mrs. Simon often is your spouse;

Her character no doubt your spleen will rouse;

I've no design, observe to give offence,

But, when I see your int'rest in suspense,

I cannot silent keep; though, were I still

A slave, devoted wholly to your will,

As late I moved, I would not drop a word

Mistrust of lovers may not be absurd;