That might become a Gentleman (give me leave

To think my self one) My Father serv'd the King

As a Captain in the field; and though his fortune

Return'd him home a poor man, he was rich

In Reputation, and wounds fairly taken.

Nor am I by his ill success deterr'd,

I rather feel a strong desire that sways me

To follow his profession, and if Heaven

Hath mark'd me out to be a man, how proud,

In the service of my Country, should I be,