Chapter 1749 of 1964 · 56 words · ~1 min read

XIX.

I perch upon an humbler promontory, Amidst Life's infinite variety: With no great care for what is nicknamed Glory, But speculating as I cast mine eye On what may suit or may not suit my story, And never straining hard to versify, I rattle on exactly as I'd talk With anybody in a ride or walk.