But all was gentle and aristocratic

In this our party; polished, smooth, and cold,

As Phidian forms cut out of marble Attic.

There now are no Squire Westerns, as of old;

And our Sophias are not so emphatic,

But fair as then, or fairer to behold:

We have no accomplished blackguards, like Tom Jones,

But gentlemen in stays, as stiff as stones.