Decided that her Majesty had better
Remain at home, for (as I read the letter)
He thought the opening speech
Would be “more honoured in the breach
Than the observance.” So here I am,
To read a royal speech without a flam.
Her Majesty continues to receive
From Foreign Powers good reasons to believe
That, for the universe, they would not tease her,
But do whate’er they could on earth to please her.