And, where as thick as piety in pews,

We growl'd within our dens, nor hop'd to change,

Nor wish'd, Instead of Exeter, a change.

Sweet lovely corner, neighb'ring the Lyceum,

Lord of whose showy board I used to crow.

Frighting my brethren when folks came to see 'em,

Or cutlery of Mr. Clarke below;

I mourn thee in the King's Mews, Mr. Cross

Get Mr. Southey's muse to sing my loss.

Yes, I am chang'd, like shillings from the Mint