That all about him were of him afraid

Was right,' he said- so should we be obey'd.'
These merchant-maxims, much good-fortune too,
And ever keeping one grand point in view,
To vast amount his once small portion drew.

William was kind and easy; he complied
With all requests, or griev'd when he denied ;
To please his wife he made a costly trip,
To please his child he let a bargain slip;
Prone to compassion, mild with the distress'd,
He bore with all who poverty profest,

And some would he assist, nor one would he arrest :

He had some loss at sea, bad debts at land,

His clerk absconded with some bills in hand,
And plans so often fail'd that he no longer plann'd.
To a small house (his brother's) he withdrew,

At easy rent-the man was not a Jew;

And there his losses and his cares he bore,

Nor found that want of wealth could make him poor.
No, he in fact was rich, nor could he move,

But he was follow'd by the looks of Love;
All he had suffer'd, every former grief,
Made those around more studious in relief;
He saw a cheerful smile in every face,
And lost all thoughts of error and disgrace.

Pleasant it was to see them in their walk
Round their small garden, and to hear them talk;
Free are their children, but their love refrains
From all offence-none murmurs, none complains;
Whether a book amus'd them, speech or play,
Their looks were lively, and their hearts were gay:
There no forc'd efforts for delight were made,
Joy came with Prudence, and without Parade;

Their common comforts they had all in view,

Light were their troubles and their wishes few:
Thrift made them easy for the coming day,
Religion took the dread of Death away;

A cheerful spirit still insur'd content,

And Love smil'd round them wheresoe'er they went.
Walter, meantime, with all his wealth's increase,
Gain'd many points, but could not purchase peace;
When he withdrew from business for an hour,
Some fled his presence, all confess'd his power;
He sought affection, but receiv'd instead,
Fear undisguis'd and love-repelling dread;

He look'd around him-" Harriet, dost thou love?"
'I do my duty,' said the timid dove;

"Good Heav'n, your duty! prithee, tell me now"To love and honour was not that your vow? "Come, my good Harriet, I would gladly seek "Your inmost thought-Why can't the woman speak? "Have you not all things?" Sir, do I complain?'"No, that's my part, which I perform in vain; "I want a simple answer, and direct

"But you evade; yes! 'tis as I suspect.

"Come then, my children! Watt! upon your knees
"Vow that you love me." Yes, sir, if you please.'
"Again! By Heav'n, it mads me; I require
"Love, and they 'll do whatever I desire:
"Thus too my people shun me; I would spend
"A thousand pounds to get a single friend;
"I would be happy I have means to pay
"For love and friendship, and you run away;
"Ungrateful creatures! why you seem to dread
"My very looks; I know you wish me dead.

"Come hither, Nancy! you must hold me dear;
"Hither, I say; why! what have you to fear?
"You see I'm gentle-Come, you trifler, come:
"My God! she trembles! Idiot, leave the room!
"Madam! your children hate me; I suppose

They know their cue; you make them all my foes; "I've not a friend in all the world-not one; "I'd be a bankrupt sooner; nay, tis done; "In every better hope of life I fail,

"You're all tormentors, and my house a jail; "Out of my sight! I'll sit and make my will"What, glad to go? stay, devils, and be still; "'Tis to your uncle's cot you wish to run, "To learn to live at ease and be undone: "Him you can love, who lost his whole estate, "And I, who gain you fortunes, have your hate; "'Tis in my absence, you yourselves enjoy: "Tom! are you glad to lose me?-tell me, boy: "Yes! does he answer?" Yes! upon my soul;' "No awe, no fear, no duty, can control! "Away! away! ten thousand devils seize

"All I possess, and plunder where they please; "What's wealth to me?-yes, yes! it gives me sway "And you shall feel it-Go! begone, I say."

AMUSEMENTS.

Common amusements of a bathing-place.-Morning rides, walks, &c.-Company resorting to the town.-Different choice of lodgings. Cheap indulgences.-Sea-side walks.-Wealthy invalidSummer-evening on the sands.-Sea productions." Water parted from the sea."-Winter views serene.-In what cases to be avoided.-Sailing upon the river.-A small islet of sand off the coast.-Visited by company.-Covered by the flowing of the tide.-Adventure in that place.