The New-old Opposition Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF| It is said the Great Men who are seized with the pouts | A |
| At their suddenly alter'd condition | B |
| Who so late were the Ins and so soon were the Outs | A |
| Have decreed a severe Opposition | B |
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| Nor will it be wonder'd at greatly if those | C |
| Who're deprived of unmerited treasures | D |
| As of old should determine the Men to oppose | C |
| Though their consciences sanction the Measures | D |
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| Such threats are by Britons too well understood | E |
| To create any just apprehensions | F |
| Nor can they who in power accomplish no good | E |
| Now appal us by evil intentions | F |
George Canning
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