Plain were all profits seen, strong chests unbound;
And he amid his frolic play,
As if he would some part repay,
Shook promises by thousands from his wings!
O Parliament! the people aid!
Friend of debtors! wisdom’s shade!
Why now to us, thy worth denied,
Lay’st thou thy ancient strength aside?
As in that old forensic place
You learn’d to body forth with grace!