—Quæ Genus hasten'd to reply
With the gay Valcours' history,
And fear'd that, for a year or two,
The picture must in statu quo
Within his gallery remain,
At least, till they came home again.
"Well then," said Carmine, "tell me friend,
What fortunes on your steps attend."
"Sir," he replied, "'tis Fortune's pleasure
I should enjoy a state of leisure.