The cunning agent shook his head,

"No, none—except"—(the agent said)—

"The Duke of A., the Earl of B.,

The Marquis C., and Viscount D.

"But you will not be quite alone,

For, though they've chaplains of their own,

Of course this noble well-bred clan

Receive the parish clergyman."

"Oh, silence, sir!" said Simon M.,

"Dukes—earls! What should I care for them?