LI + 

The monarch handled o’er and o’er again + 

These day-school hieroglyphics with a sigh; + 

Somewhat in sadness, but pleased in the main, + 

Till this oracular couplet met his eye + 

Astounded⁠—Cupid, I do thee defy! + 

It was too much. He shrunk back in his chair, + 

Grew pale as death and fainted⁠—very nigh! + 

“Pho! nonsense!” exclaim’d Hum, “now don’t despair: + 

She does not mean it really. Cheer up, hearty⁠—there! + 