That his title was null—his coffers were void—
And his French Château was in Spain, or enjoy'd
The most airy of situations.
CCLXXXVI.
But still his heart—if he had such a part—
She—only she—might possess his heart,
And hold his affections in fetters—
Alas! that hope, like a crazy ship,
Was forced its anchor and cable to slip
When, seduced by her fears, she took a dip