The silent stranger stood amazed to see
Contempt of wealth, and wilful poverty:
And, though ill habits are not soon controll'd,
A while suspended her desire of gold.
But civilly drew in her sharpen'd paws,
Not violating hospitable laws;
And pacified her tail, and lick'd her frothy jaws. 720
The Hind did first her country cates provide;
Then couch'd herself securely by her side.
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FOOTNOTES:
[Footnote 108: 'Philistines:' the Cromwellians, &c.]
[Footnote 109: 'Younger lion:' Charles II.]
[Footnote 110: 'Priestly calves,' &c.: this alludes to the Commons voting in 1641 that all deans, chapters, &c. should be abolished.]
[Footnote 111: 'The Test:' the Test Act, passed in 1672, enjoined the abjuration of the real presence in the sacrament.]
[Footnote 112: 'Piles, &c.:' the Roman arms—pili and eagles.]
[Footnote 113: 'Curtana:' the name of King Edward the Confessor's sword, without a point, an emblem of mercy, and carried before the king at the coronation.]