Here to prevail; and yet a House of State

Stands yonder, one beneath whose roof, methinks,

A rural Lord might dwell." "No feudal pomp,"

Replied our Friend, a Chronicler who stood

Where'er he moved upon familiar ground,

"Nor feudal power is there; but there abides,

In his allotted Home a genuine Priest,

A popular equality reigns here

Save for one House of State beneath whose roof

A rural Lord ...