No matron, quack, nor conjurer around,

But what he tried their qualities profound;

Yet all in vain: in spite of charm or book,

No father he, whatever pains he took.

TO Florence then returned a youth from France;

Where he had studied,—more than complaisance:

Well trained as any from that polished court;

To Fortune's favours anxious to resort;

Gallant and seeking ev'ry FAIR to please;

Each house, road, alley, soon he knew at ease;