This period o'er, the child to church we'll bring,—

If true, said Nicia, what a glorious thing!

You'll do me services I can't express.—

Don't doubt it, cried the spark of smart address:

Must I the fact so oft to you repeat?

I've seen it with my eyes; 'tis most complete;

You mean to jest, assuredly my friend;

Would you by doubts the great Mogul offend?

So handsomely this traveller he paid,

No sign of discontent he e'er betrayed.