Does this fine young German Emperor, &c.

There were some who did not like it,—there are always such, one knows,

Who Ancient Order patronise, and Modern Style oppose.

Particularly one Old Man, who plainly did not see

Laying down his long-held power, and submitting tranquilly

To this fine young German Emperor, &c.

He was no CINCINNATUS, and he did not love the plough,

So he talked, inspired the Papers, and, in fact, roused lots of row.

For this man of Blood and Iron, when thus laid upon the shelf,

Found that long control of others did not mean control of self,