Laurence Bloomfield in Ireland Or the New Landlord
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165 Well-built at first, but mouldy with neglect, Young Laurence as his own chief architect Chose out the shrewdest workmen that he might, And made the mansion safe and weather-tight, Improving all, yet zealous to retain 170 Each stone and tile, each form, each weather-stain. His own true touch alive on every part Gave without cost the luxury of Art, Which foolish Wealth on ostentation set Can dearly pay for, but can rarely get. 175 'Tween lough and mountain, grove on either hand, A solid, stat...ely House you see it stand, Of broad, low stairs, and windows deep recess' d ; In front, a boundless prospect to the west, In rear, a terraced garden. Order reigns, 180 But not with costly and elaborate pains, A disproportion of the means and end, Whereby so often wealthy homes offend, With vile adornment oft offending worse, LORD AND LADY. 233 Slapping across our teeth, a heavy purse. 185 Good sense, refinement, naivety, reconcile Man's work and nature's, and the genial smile Is brotherhood's, not condescension's, here; No bitterness flows in, but strength and cheer From every aspect ; 'tis a kindly place, 190 That does not seem to taunt you with its grace, But, somehow, makes you happy, stray or stay, And pleased to recollect it when away ; For manners thus extend to house and field, And subtle comfort or discomfort yield.
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