Note 431 — PREFACE TO THE EDITION OF 1814 (continued 3)
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1845.
A popular equality doth seem Here to prevail; and yet a House of State Stands yonder, one beneath whose roof, methinks, A rural Lord might dwell." "No feudal pomp," Replied our Friend, a Chronicler who stood Where'er he moved upon familiar ground, "Nor feudal power is there; but there abides, 1814. In his allotted Home a genuine Priest, A popular equality reigns here Save for one House of State beneath whose roof 1827. A rural Lord ...