Or in a hypocritic glee,

But with a smiling gravity.

"Sir Jeff'ry's household int'rests are

Committed to my faithful care;

And I must hope we all agree

To serve him with fidelity."

To this they all, in order due,

Gave their assent—and bound it too

By words which each one, in their station,

Gave as a solemn declaration.