III.

For I, to the proprieties reconciled.

Who hymned Dolores, sing the "weanling child."

At "home-made treacle" I made mocking mirth;

That was before my better self had birth.

At virtue's lilies and languors then I smiled,

But Hertha's _not_ thine only goddess, O Earth!

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