I,—able to comport me at each stage
Of human life as never here below
"Man played his part,—since mine the heritage
Of wisdom carried to that perfect pitch,
Ye rightly praise,—I, therefore, who, thus sage,
"Could sure act man triumphantly, enrich
Life's annals, with example how I played
Lover, Bard, Soldier, Statist,—(all of which
"Parts in presentment failing, cries invade
The world's ear—'Ah, the Past, the pearl-gift thrown