Will gain an immortality.

Lines written under the foregoing.

And is it thus you hope for fame?

Fame like this! alas! what is it?

To give some idle thought a name,

That some good-natured friend may quiz it.

This constant craving—itch of soul—

For praise and fame makes those who catch it

Like parrots—who still stretch a pole,

That passers-by may kindly scratch it.