To one who holds it dear; with duteous care 525
She reared it, and in speaking of her charge
I heard her scatter some endearing words
Domestic, and in spirit motherly
She being herself a Mother, happy Beast
If the caresses of a human voice 530
Can make it so, and care of human hands.
And ye as happy under Nature’s care,
Strangers to me, and all men, or at least
Strangers to all particular amity,