Note 545:A — Chapter LXIX
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This affair formed the subject of some crude verses, entitled "The Contest." The following is an extract:—
"And Curtius, too, who, from clear Chellowe's height, Secrets deep lying in the dark recess Of ——'s clouded brain, can well explore, Demands my thanks sincere; freed from the froth Of Metriotes'[545:C] hyperbolic style, Or wine burgessian, potent to deceive, And to produce a vote of huge expense. The tribute due to genius and to sense Is yours, judicious Burke! without compeer; The reverend priest the bayic crown presents; Accept it, then; nor Grymes of mighty bone, And fist, sledge-hammer like; nor grimful face Of Ampthill's rustic chief,[545:D] nor the abuse By him in senatorian consult used, Eulogies to true merit shall prevent."