Chapter 1884 of 1964 · 59 words · ~1 min read

LVI.

There was a picture-dealer who had brought A special Titian, warranted original, So precious that it was not to be bought, Though Princes the possessor were besieging all-- The King himself had cheapened it, but thought The civil list he deigns to accept (obliging all His subjects by his gracious acceptation)-- Too scanty, in these times of low taxation.