With hoarding! O'er the wayside quick

There 's Mary plain in evidence!

"And here 's the convoy halting: right!

Oh, they are bent on howling psalms

And growling prayers, when opposite!

And yet they glance, for all their qualms,

Approve that promptitude of his,

The Farmer's—duly at his post

To take due thanks from every phiz,

Sour smirk—nay, surly smile almost!