Their deep vexation all to hide,

As thus the Puritan maintained his mien,

And spoke as though a cold affected his round head.

Then came the Restoration with nought fixed,

Sad proof of what had been the state

Of parties—for then all kinds were mixed—

And now they courted lace to show their Roundhead hate.

With curls turned up beneath the tile,

The wig full bottomed showed its style,

The wearing which, when in the street,