Now, tell me the reason, I pray?”

“In the tomb of the Lords,” Mr. G—dst—e replied,

“I’d not bury my eloquence vast;

But as Clark speaks of rest, in the future may do

That I never have done in the past.”

“You are bold, Father William,” the young man cried

“Though majorities dwindle away:

Oft your acts men estrange, yet you talk them all back,

Now, teach me the secret, I pray.”

“Mark me, Herbert, my son,” Mr. G—dst—e replied,