Is with us now, I hope the league may hold.

Who now dubs Joseph—though of course he's strong—

"The secret despot of a Cabinet,

That dare not disregard his faintest threat?"

Forgive the thought, Cæcilius! Whether Joe

Has put his foot in it, and bowed still more

Your "large Olympian forehead," I don't know;

But I can see that it must be a bore

To have your diplomats run wild. I go

With other purpose to a nearer shore;