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The Poetical Works of Ebenezer Elliott

Edited by his Son Edwin Elliott ... A New and Revised Edition: Two Volumes

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PELHAM.

We spoke of Bulwer. “He was great
In style and thought.” Could he create?
“He could both execute and plan.”
His book was making then a stir,
And a still youth beside us sate.
“What do you think of Bulwer, Sir?”
And, placid-eyed, the youth replied,
“He is a Gentleman.”