XX.

In birth, in rank, in fortune likewise equal,

O'er Juan he could no distinction claim;

In years he had the advantage of Time's sequel;

And, as he thought, in country much the same—

Because bold Britons have a tongue and free quill,

At which all modern nations vainly aim;

And the Lord Henry was a great debater,

So that few Members kept the House up later.

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