Blue Blood

SPURN not the nobly bornWith love affected,Nor treat with virtuous scornThe well connected.High rank involves no shame—I boast an equal claimWith him of humble nameTo be respected!Blue blood! Blue blood!When virtuous love is sought,Thy power is naught,Though dating from the Flood,Blue blood!

Spare me the bitter painOf stern denials,Nor with lowborn disdainAugment my trials.Hearts just as pure and fairMay beat in Belgrave SquareAs in the lowly airOf Seven Dials!Blue blood! Blue blood!Of what avail art thouTo serve me now?Though dating from the Flood,Blue blood!