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THe husband, in a rage, exclaimed, thou jade,

A parson, say'st thou? t'whom dost think thou'st made

This curst confession?—To my spouse, cried she,

I saw you enter here, and came with glee,

Supposing you'd a trick to raise surprise;

Howe'er 'tis strange that one so very wise,

The riddle should not fully comprehend:—

A KNIGHT, the king created you, my friend;

A GENTLEMAN, your rank was long ago;

A PARSON, you have made yourself you know.

Goon heav'ns! exclaimed the knight, 'tis very clear,

And I a blockhead surely must appear.