They gain’d from England, all they wish’d—their Pensions.

Seek not (vain hope) their merits to disclose,

Nor paint their faults to sadden their condition;

These let them try with trembling hope t’ expose,

And those defend—on bench of Opposition.

From The Morning Chronicle (London). Jan. 18, 1811.

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An Elegy in a London Churchyard.

Great Tom now sounds the close of busy day,

The weary dray horse rests from labour free,