The man to guard the woman swore!

Such trash is bygone!—now men stand

To guard their craft from female hand,

In nineteenth century!

“Women to claim our lordly state!”

Cries Reverend Phin in fierce debate.

“Women to strive our gains to share!”

Shrieks Andrew Wood in wild despair,

“While five fair sons have I!”

“That English girls should thus aspire!”