At scenes of love his eyes had never glanced;

Be that as 'twill, he now was in the way,

And naught but want of wit produced delay:

A belle indeed had on him set her heart

His master's daughter felt LOVE'S poignant smart;

A girl of most engaging mind and mien,

And always steady in her conduct seen.

Sincerity of soul or humour free,

Or whether with her taste it might agree,

A fool 'twas clear presided o'er her soul,