With one so gen'rous, just and true;

So he was thought by grateful fame,

And Fairman was the good man's name.

If in that long-suspected trade

An honest fortune e'er was made

'Twas that he could in Honour boast

As Justice always tax'd the cost.

'Twas his to bid Contention cease

And make the Law a Friend to peace:

He strove to silence rising feud,