They soon will sneak away, who Independence boast;
Who non-resistance hold, they have my hand and heart.
May they for slaves be sold, who act a Whiggish part;
On Mansfield, North, and Bute, may daily blessings pour,
Confusion and dispute, on Congress evermore;
To North and British lord, may honors still be done,
I wish a block or cord, to General Washington.
THE HOUSES OF STUART AND HANOVER.
| I love with all my heart | The Tory party here |
| The Hanoverian part | Most hateful do appear |
| And for that settlement | I ever have denied |
| My conscience gives consent | To be on James’s side |
| Most righteous is the cause | To fight for such a king |
| To fight for George’s laws | Will England’s ruin bring |
| It is my mind and heart | In this opinion I |
| Though none will take my part | Resolve to live and die. |
| Lansdowme MSS. 852 |