All his distinction now was lost,

And he who long had rul'd the roast,

Had, since Sir Jeffery went to rest,

Been of his station dispossest;

Nay, not a common smile remain'd

Of all the favour he had gain'd,

While beggarly mistrust took place,

Which he must feel as foul disgrace:

For ev'ry key had been demanded;

One instant made him empty-handed