And with this botanic myth
Deck the brows of Mr. Sm—th.
Let “Old Woman”—homely plant—
Crown C—rn—rv—n’s ringlets scant;
And Thistle, loved of asses ever,
Were not amiss for Cr—ss the clever!
That’s enough—away, away!—
Had I leisure, I could say
H—cks B—ch would seem Adonis still
Wreathed in transient Daffodil;