He’s ripe in years, and great in understanding.

He’s versed in art, and in philosophy

He shows a mind that’s verily commanding.

He’ll stand before a painting, and without

A single instant’s thought, or hesitation,

He’ll tell the painter’s name, nor any doubt

Is there he gives the proper information.

The rocks, the hills and valleys, hold from him

No secret that is past a man’s revealing.

He knows why some are stout and others slim;