'Stead of a den, and bed of straw possessor,

Down to old Cambridge should have had a pass,

To fill the office of some wise professor;

Then, had he shown each antiquated quiz,

His Zebra auricles were long as his.

Thus had we all obtained a proper station,

'Twere in one day of happiness to cruise.

And I had never written my vexation

At being palac'd in the Royal Mews.

The reason for which conduct I'm at loss,