Or lies in stupor, scarcely makes believe

Of minding business, fumbles at his beads.

They say, the trust that keeps his heart alive

Is that, by lasting till December next,

He may hold Jubilee a second time,

And, twice in one reign, ope the Holy Doors.

By the way, somebody responsible

Assures me that the King of France has writ

Fresh orders: Fénelon will be condemned:

The Cardinal makes a wry face enough,