Living in uprightness, fearing his God,
Leaving no stain on the path he has trod?
Caring not whether his coat may be old,
Prizing sincerity far above gold,
Recking not whether his hand may be hard,
Stretching it boldly to grasp its reward?
"What is a gentleman? Say, is it birth
Makes a man noble, or adds to his worth?
Is there a family-tree to be had
Shady enough to conceal what is bad?