A Sequel to Don Juan — page 26: what you’re looking at

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DON JUAN. 17 XXXIV. « Juan, although a gay young man, no doubt, Was still well-principled, and would not show His waywardness, nor let it sport about, When in th’ abode of one who did bestow The rights of hospitality. Without Intending in the slightest way to throw A slur on Spaniards gen’rally, his guest Of all he’d ever known was far the best. XXXV. “¢?Twas true, much had been whispered here and there About his gallantry ; but he’d insist, And safely on his honour could declare, The youth was steady as a methodist, Since he had been his guest. He was aware > That at Saint Petersburgh there did exist Certain suspicions of—’’ ; he said no more, Because they now had reached Don Juan’s door. XXXVI. Lord Henry knocked—no answer. ‘“‘ He’s asleep, The lazy fellow—but we will awake him ; We were not up so late that he should keep His bed ;—besides, it will be kind to break him Of any lazy habits which may creep Around him—for if once they overtake him, His hopes as a diplomatist are o’er.’’— Thus having said, he opened straight the door. B COMmiclbookxs. conn