Led Britain’s conquering squadrons o’er the wave:

Where full in view Augusta’s spires are seen

With flowery lawns, and waving woods between,

An humble habitation rose, beside

Where Thames meand’ring rolls his ample tide:

There live the hope and pleasure of his life,

A pious daughter, and a faithful wife:

For his return with fond officious care

Still every grateful object these prepare:

Whatever can allure the smell or sight,