His "First appearance on the stage,"
His "Call before the curtain"—then
"Rejoicings when he came of age."
The bard play-writing in his room,
The bard a humble lawyer's clerk,
The bard a lawyer[1]—parson[2]—groom[3]—
The bard deer-stealing, after dark.
"Go with me to a notary—seal me there
Your single bond."