Disdain of fathers which the dance began, }

And last, uncertain whose the narrower span, }

The clown unread, and half-read gentleman.— }

To this the Panther, with a scornful smile;—

Yet still you travel with unwearied toil,

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And range around the realm without controul, }

Among my sons for proselytes to prowl; }

And here and there you snap some silly soul. }

You hinted fears of future change in state;