But, if it is useful to-day
To remind us of good you did centuries back,
Now tell me the reason, I pray.
We have faith in the people, the Peers’ House replied,
Far stronger than you can avow;
In the days of our youth if for them we strove hard,
They will hardly turn round on us now.
You are old, Noble Senate, the young Rad cried,
And long since have seen your best day,
But still you are proud of your body effete,