A counsellor subtle, and a leader proved,—

With wisdom fitting for a king's right hand;

Firm in resolve, nor from thy purpose moved:

Then what lack'st thou to render thee beloved?

Thou'st wooed and won a gentle heart, and more,—

Hast trampled it to dust.

Allan Cunningham.

7. I would rather wed a man of dough,

Such as some school-girl, when the pie is made,

To amuse her childish fancy, kneads at hazard