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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Royalty Restored/London Under Charles II by J. Fitzgerald Molloy: introduced to the notice of his majesty by my Lord Dorset. So
delighted was the monarch by its wit that its lines were
continually on his lips, an example speedily followed by the
courtiers. It was considered certain a man possessing such
brilliant genius and loyal nature would be rewarded with place or
pension; but neither boon was bestowed upon him. Resting his
hopes on future achievements, the second part of "Hudibras"
appeared in 1664; but again his recompense was delayed.
Clarendon made him promises of valuable employments, which were
never fulfilled; and to soothe his disappointment the king sent
him a present of three hundred guineas.
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