These were not his; and though the scroll

That may the charities enroll

Of gilded pride, upon the wall

In some conspicuous hospital,

Might his known name and title bear,

'Twas vanity that plac'd it there.

But though, perhaps, a plum or more

Was added to his former store,

If, by sad chance, with haggard mien,

An humble suppliant should be seen,