C^oxcoiul). 235 
CoxcoM 15. . . . Sintjiilari/i/. 
Cio then, and if you can, admire the state 
Of beaming diamonds, and reflected plate; 
Procure a taste to double the surprise, 
And gaze on Parian charms with learned eyes: 
Be struck with bright brocade, or Tyrian dye, 
Or birth-day nobles' splendid livery. 
Pope. 
lie also had a quality uncommon 
To early risers after a long chase, 
Who wake in winter ere the cock can summon 
December's drowsy day to his dull race, — 
A quality agreeable to woman. 
When her soft liquid words run on apace, 
Who likes a listener, whether saint or sinner, — 
lie did not fall asleep just after dinner; 
But, light and airy, stood on the alert, 
And shone in the best part of dialogue, 
By humouring, always what they might assert, 
And listening to the topics most in vogue ; 
Now grave, now gay, but never dull or pert; 
And smiling but in secret — cunning rogue ! 
lie ne'er presumed to make an error clearer ; 
In short, there never was a better hearer. 
£i/ron. 
