THE project pleased Catella to the soul;

Her wrath, no longer able to controul,

She Richard stopt; enough, enough, she cried;

I fully understand:—leave me to guide;

I'll play the fellow and his wanton lass

A pretty trick-shall all their art surpass,

Unless the string gives way and spoils my scheme;

What, take me for a nincompoop?—they dream.

THIS said, she sought excuse to get away,

And went in quest of Jack without delay.