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031:1,0000['  ]| <HUDIBRAS>
031:1,0000['  ]| <The First Part> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <CANTO I> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <THE ARGUMENT> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <\Sir*Hudibras his passing worth,\> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <\The manner how he sallied forth,\> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <\His arms and equipage are shown,\> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <\His horse's virtues and his own.\> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <\The adventure of the bear and fiddle\> 
031:1,0000['  ]| <\Is sung but breaks off in the middle.\> 
031:1,0001['  ]| When civil fury first grew high 
031:1,0002['  ]| And men fell out they knew not why, 
031:1,0003['  ]| When hard words, jealousies and fears 
031:1,0004['  ]| Set folks together by$4$ the ears 
031:1,0005['  ]| And made them fight like$4$ mad or drunk 
031:1,0006['  ]| For$4$ Dame*Religion as for$4$ punk, 
031:1,0007['  ]| Whose honesty they all durst swear for$4$, 
031:1,0008['  ]| Though not a man of them knew wherefore, 
031:1,0009['  ]| When gospel-trumpeter, surrounded 
031:1,0010['  ]| With long-eared rout, to$4$ battle sounded 
031:1,0011['  ]| And pulpit, drum ecclesiastic, 
031:1,0012['  ]| Was beat with fist instead of a stick, 
031:1,0013['  ]| Then did Sir*Knight abandon dwelling 
031:1,0014['  ]| And out he rode a-colonelling.  
031:1,0015['  ]| A wight he was whose very sight would 
031:1,0016['  ]| Entitle him Mirror of Knighthood, 
031:1,0017['  ]| That$6#1$ never bent his stubborn knee 
031:1,0018['  ]| To$4$ anything but chivalry, 
031:1,0019['  ]| Nor put up$5$ blow but that$6#2$ which$6#1$ laid 
031:1,0020['  ]| Right worshipful on$4$ shoulder-blade; 
031:1,0021['  ]| Chief of domestic knights and errant 
031:1,0022['  ]| Either for$4$ chartel or for$4$ warrant, 
031:1,0023['  ]| Great on$4$ the bench, great in$4$ the saddle, 
031:1,0024['  ]| That$3$ could as well bind over as swaddle.  
031:1,0025['  ]| Mighty he was at both of these 
031:1,0026['  ]| And styled of war as well as peace 
031:1,0027['  ]| (So$3$ some rats of amphibious nature 
031:1,0028['  ]| Are either for$4$ the land or water).  
031:1,0029['  ]| But here our authors make a doubt 
031:1,0030['  ]| Whether he were more wise or stout.  
031:1,0031['  ]| Some hold the one and some the other, 
031:1,0032['  ]| But, howsoever they make a pother, 
031:1,0033['  ]| The difference was so$5#1$ small, his brain 
031:1,0034['  ]| Outweighed his rage but half a grain, 
031:1,0035['  ]| Which$6#1$ made some take him for$4$ a tool 
031:1,0036['  ]| That$6#1$ knaves do work with, called a fool, 
031:1,0037['  ]| And offer to$9$ lay wagers that$3$, 
031:1,0038['  ]| As Montaigne, playing with his cat, 
031:1,0039['  ]| Complains she thought him but an ass, 
031:1,0040['  ]| Much more she would Sir*Hudibras 
031:1,0041['  ]| (For$3$ that$6#2$ is the name our valiant knight 
031:1,0042['  ]| To$4$ all his challenges did write), 
031:1,0043['  ]| But they are mistaken very much:  
031:1,0044['  ]| It is plain enough he was no$2$ such.  
031:1,0045['  ]| We grant, although he had much wit, 
031:1,0046['  ]| He was very shy of using it, 
031:1,0047['  ]| As being loath to$9$ wear it out, 
031:1,0048['  ]| And therefore bore it not about 
031:1,0049['  ]| Unless on$4$ holy days or so$5#2$, 
031:1,0050['  ]| As men their best apparel do.  
031:1,0051['  ]| Beside it is known he could speak Greek 
031:1,0052['  ]| As naturally as pigs squeak; 
031:1,0053['  ]| That$3$ Latin was no$2$ more difficile 
031:1,0054['  ]| Than to$4$ a blackbird it is to$9$ whistle.  
031:1,0055['  ]| Being rich in$4$ both, he never scanted 
031:1,0056['  ]| His bounty unto such as wanted, 
031:1,0057['  ]| But much of either would afford 
031:1,0058['  ]| To$4$ many that$6#1$ had not one word.  
031:1,0059['  ]| For$4$ Hebrew roots, although they are found 
031:1,0060['  ]| To$9$ flourish most in$4$ barren ground, 
031:1,0061['  ]| He had such plenty as sufficed 
031:1,0062['  ]| To$9$ make some think him circumcised; 
031:1,0063['  ]| And truly so$5#2$, perhaps, he was:  
031:1,0064['  ]| It is many a pious Christian's case.  
031:1,0065['  ]| He was in$4$ logic a great critic, 
031:1,0066['  ]| Profoundly skilled in$4$ analytic.  
031:1,0067['  ]| He could distinguish and divide 
031:1,0068['  ]| A hair betwixt south and south-west side, 
031:1,0069['  ]| On$4$ either which$6#1$ he would dispute, 
031:1,0070['  ]| Confute, change hands and still confute.  
031:1,0071['  ]| He would undertake to$9$ prove by$4$ force 
031:1,0072['  ]| Of argument a man is no$2$ horse; 
031:1,0073['  ]| He would prove a buzzard is no$2$ fowl, 
031:1,0074['  ]| And that$3$ a lord may be an owl, 
031:1,0075['  ]| A calf an alderman, a goose a justice, 
031:1,0076['  ]| And rooks committee-men and trustees.  
031:1,0077['  ]| He would run in$4$ debt by$4$ disputation 
031:1,0078['  ]| And pay with ratiocination.  
031:1,0079['  ]| All this by$4$ syllogism, true 
031:1,0080['  ]| In$4$ mood and figure, he would do.  
031:1,0081['  ]| For$4$ rhetoric, he could not ope 
031:1,0082['  ]| His mouth but out there flew a trope, 
031:1,0083['  ]| And when he happened to$9$ break off 
031:1,0084['  ]| In$4$ the middle of his speech, or cough, 
031:1,0085['  ]| He had hard words ready to$9$ show why, 
031:1,0086['  ]| And tell what rules he did it by$4$, 
031:1,0087['  ]| Else when with greatest art he spoke 
031:1,0088['  ]| You would think he talked like$4$ other folk; 
031:1,0089['  ]| For$3$ all a rhetorician's rules 
031:1,0090['  ]| Teach nothing but to$9$ name his tools.  
031:1,0091['  ]| His ordinary rate of speech 
031:1,0092['  ]| In$4$ loftiness of sound was rich, 
031:1,0093['  ]| A Babylonish dialect 
031:1,0094['  ]| Which$6#1$ learned pedants much affect.  
031:1,0095['  ]| It was a particoloured dress 
031:1,0096['  ]| Of patched and piebald languages; 
031:1,0097['  ]| It was English cut on$4$ Greek and Latin, 
031:1,0098['  ]| Like$4$ fustian heretofore on$4$ satin.  
031:1,0099['  ]| It had an odd, promiscuous tone, 
031:1,0100['  ]| As if he had talked three parts in$4$ one, 
031:1,0101['  ]| Which$6#1$ made some think, when he did gabble 
031:1,0102['  ]| They had heard three labourers of Babel, 
031:1,0103['  ]| Or Cerberus himself pronounce 
031:1,0104['  ]| A leash of languages at once.  
031:1,0105['  ]| This he as volubly would vent 
031:1,0106['  ]| As if his stock would never be spent, 
031:1,0107['  ]| And truly to$9$ support that$6#2$ charge 
031:1,0108['  ]| He had supplies as vast and large; 
031:1,0109['  ]| For$3$ he could coin or counterfeit 
031:1,0110['  ]| New words with little or no$2$ wit; 
031:1,0111['  ]| Words so$5#1$ debased and hard, no$2$ stone 
031:1,0112['  ]| Was hard enough to$9$ touch them on$5$, 
031:1,0113['  ]| And when with hasty noise he spoke them 
031:1,0114['  ]| The ignorant for$4$ current took them; 
031:1,0115['  ]| That$3$ had the orator, who$6#1$ once 
031:1,0116['  ]| Did fill his mouth with pebble stones 
031:1,0117['  ]| When he harangued, but known his phrase 
031:1,0118['  ]| He would have used no$2$ other ways.  
031:1,0119['  ]| In$4$ mathematics he was greater 
031:1,0120['  ]| Than Tycho*Brahe or Erra*Pater; 
031:1,0121['  ]| For$3$ he by$4$ geometric scale 
031:1,0122['  ]| Could take the size of pots of ale, 
031:1,0123['  ]| Resolve by$4$ sines and tangents straight 
031:1,0124['  ]| If bread or butter wanted weight, 
031:1,0125['  ]| And wisely tell what hour of the day 
031:1,0126['  ]| The clock does strike by$4$ algebra.  
031:1,0127['  ]| Beside he was a shrewd philosopher 
031:1,0128['  ]| And had read every text and gloss over.  
031:1,0129['  ]| What ever the crabbedest author hath 
031:1,0130['  ]| He understood by$4$ implicit faith; 
031:1,0131['  ]| Whatever sceptic could inquere for$5$ 
031:1,0132['  ]| For$4$ every why he had a wherefore; 
031:1,0133['  ]| Knew more than forty of them do, 
031:1,0134['  ]| As far as words and terms could go.  
031:1,0135['  ]| All which$6#1$ he understood by$4$ rote 
031:1,0136['  ]| And, as occasion served, would quote, 
031:1,0137['  ]| No$2$ matter whether right or wrong; 
031:1,0138['  ]| They might be either said or sung.  
031:1,0139['  ]| His notions fitted things so$5#1$ well 
031:1,0140['  ]| That$3$ which$6#1$ was which$6#1$ he could not tell, 
031:1,0141['  ]| But oftentimes mistook the one 
031:1,0142['  ]| For$4$ the other, as great clerks have done.  
031:1,0143['  ]| He could reduce all things to$4$ acts 
031:1,0144['  ]| And knew their natures by$4$ abstracts, 
031:1,0145['  ]| Where entity and quiddity, 
031:1,0146['  ]| The ghosts of defunct bodies, fly; 
031:1,0147['  ]| Where truth in$4$ person does appear, 
031:1,0148['  ]| Like$4$ words congealed in$4$ northern air.  
031:1,0149['  ]| He knew what is what, and that$6#2$ is as high 
031:1,0150['  ]| As metaphysic wit can fly.  
031:1,0151['  ]| In$4$ school divinity as able 
031:1,0152['  ]| As he that$6#1$ hight irrefragable; 
031:1,0153['  ]| Profound in$4$ all the nominal 
031:1,0154['  ]| And real ways beyond them all, 
031:1,0155['  ]| And with as delicate a hand 
031:1,0156['  ]| Could twist as tough a rope of sand, 
031:1,0157['  ]| And weave fine cobwebs, fit for$4$ skull 
031:1,0158['  ]| That$6#1$ is empty when the moon is full, 
031:1,0159['  ]| Such as take lodgings in$4$ a head 
031:1,0160['  ]| That$6#1$ is to$9$ be let unfurnished.  
031:1,0161['  ]| He could raise scruples dark and nice 
031:1,0162['  ]| And after solve them in$4$ a trice; 
031:1,0163['  ]| As if divinity had catched 
031:1,0164['  ]| The itch, of purpose to$9$ be scratched, 
031:1,0165['  ]| Or, like$4$ a mountebank, did wound 
031:1,0166['  ]| And stab herself with doubts profound 
031:1,0167['  ]| Only to$9$ show with how small pain 
031:1,0168['  ]| The sores of faith are cured again; 
031:1,0169['  ]| Although by$4$ woeful proof we find 
031:1,0170['  ]| They always leave a scar behind.  
031:1,0171['  ]| He knew the seat of paradise, 
031:1,0172['  ]| Could tell in$4$ what degree it lies, 
031:1,0173['  ]| And, as he was disposed, could prove it 
031:1,0174['  ]| Below the moon or else above it; 
031:1,0175['  ]| What Adam dreamt of when his bride 
031:1,0176['  ]| Came from her closet in$4$ his side; 
031:1,0177['  ]| Whether the devil tempted her 
031:1,0178['  ]| By$4$ a High Dutch interpreter; 
031:1,0179['  ]| If either of them had a navel; 
031:1,0180['  ]| Who$6#1$ first made music malleable; 
031:1,0181['  ]| Whether the serpent at the fall 
031:1,0182['  ]| Had cloven feet, or none at all.  
031:1,0183['  ]| All this, without a gloss or comment, 
031:1,0184['  ]| He would unriddle in$4$ a moment 
031:1,0185['  ]| In$4$ proper terms, such as men smatter 
031:1,0186['  ]| When they throw out and miss the matter.  
031:1,0187['  ]| For$4$ his religion, it was fit 
031:1,0188['  ]| To$9$ match his learning and his wit:  
031:1,0189['  ]| It was Presbyterian true blue, 
031:1,0190['  ]| For$3$ he was of that$6#2$ stubborn crew 
031:1,0191['  ]| Of errant saints whom all men grant 
031:1,0192['  ]| To$9$ be the true church militant, 
031:1,0193['  ]| Such as do build their faith upon$4$ 
031:1,0194['  ]| The holy text of pike and gun, 
031:1,0195['  ]| Decide all controversies by$4$ 
031:1,0196['  ]| Infallible artillery, 
031:1,0197['  ]| And prove their doctrine orthodox 
031:1,0198['  ]| By$4$ apostolic blows and knocks; 
031:1,0199['  ]| Call fire and sword and desolation 
031:1,0200['  ]| A ""godly thorough reformation"" 
031:1,0201['  ]| Which$6#1$ always must be carried on$5$ 
031:1,0202['  ]| And still be doing, never done, 
031:1,0203['  ]| As if religion were intended 
031:1,0204['  ]| For$4$ nothing else but to$9$ be mended.  
031:1,0205['  ]| A sect whose chief devotion lies 
031:1,0206['  ]| In$4$ odd, perverse antipathies; 
031:1,0207['  ]| In$4$ falling out with that$6#2$ or this, 
031:1,0208['  ]| And finding somewhat still amiss; 
031:1,0209['  ]| More peevish, cross and splenetic 
031:1,0210['  ]| Than dog distract or monkey sick; 
031:1,0211['  ]| That$6#1$ with more care keep holy day 
031:1,0212['  ]| The wrong, than others the right way; 
031:1,0213['  ]| Compound for$4$ sins they are inclined to$5$ 
031:1,0214['  ]| By$4$ damning those they have no$2$ mind to$5$; 
031:1,0215['  ]| Still so$5#1$ perverse and opposite, 
031:1,0216['  ]| As if they worshipped God for$4$ spite.  
031:1,0217['  ]| The self-same thing they will$1$ abhor 
031:1,0218['  ]| One way, and long another for$4$.  
031:1,0219['  ]| Free will$0$ they one way disavow, 
031:1,0220['  ]| Another, nothing else allow.  
031:1,0221['  ]| All piety consists therein 
031:1,0222['  ]| In$4$ them, in$4$ other men all sin.  
031:1,0223['  ]| Rather than rail, they will$1$ defy 
031:1,0224['  ]| That$6#2$ which$6#1$ they love most tenderly, 
031:1,0225['  ]| Quarrel with minced pies, and disparage 
031:1,0226['  ]| Their best and dearest friend plum-porridge; 
031:1,0227['  ]| Fat pig and goose itself oppose, 
031:1,0228['  ]| And blaspheme custard through the nose.  
031:1,0229['  ]| The apostles of this fierce religion, 
031:1,0230['  ]| Like$4$ Mahomet's, were ass and widgeon, 
031:1,0231['  ]| To$4$ whom our knight, by$4$ fast instinct 
031:1,0232['  ]| Of wit and temper, was so$5#1$ linked, 
031:1,0233['  ]| As if hypocrisy and nonsense 
031:1,0234['  ]| Had got the advowson of his conscience.  
031:1,0235['  ]| Thus was he gifted and accoutred, 
031:1,0236['  ]| We mean on$4$ the inside, not the outward:  
031:1,0237['  ]| That$6#2$ next of all we shall discuss.  
031:1,0238['  ]| Then listen, sirs, it followeth thus:  
031:1,0239['  ]| His tawny bear was the equal grace 
031:1,0240['  ]| Both of his wisdom and his face; 
031:1,0241['  ]| In$4$ cut and dye so$5#1$ like$4$ a tile, 
031:1,0242['  ]| A sudden view it would beguile.  
031:1,0243['  ]| The upper part thereof was whey, 
031:1,0244['  ]| The nether orange mixed with grey.  
031:1,0245['  ]| This hairy meteor did denounce 
031:1,0246['  ]| The fall of sceptres and of crowns; 
031:1,0247['  ]| With grizzly type did represent 
031:1,0248['  ]| Declining age of government, 
031:1,0249['  ]| And tell with hieroglyphic spade 
031:1,0250['  ]| Its own grave and the state's were made.  
031:1,0251['  ]| Like$4$ Samson's heart-breakers, it grew 
031:1,0252['  ]| In$4$ time to$9$ make a nation rue, 
031:1,0253['  ]| Though it contributed its own fall 
031:1,0254['  ]| To$9$ wait upon$4$ the public downfall.  
031:1,0255['  ]| It was canonic, and did grow 
031:1,0256['  ]| In$4$ holy orders by$4$ strict vow; 
031:1,0257['  ]| Of rule as sullen and severe 
031:1,0258['  ]| As that$6#2$ of rigid cordelier.  
031:1,0259['  ]| It was bound to$9$ suffer persecution 
031:1,0260['  ]| And martyrdom with resolution; 
031:1,0261['  ]| To$9$ oppose itself against the hate 
031:1,0262['  ]| And vengeance of the incensed state, 
031:1,0263['  ]| In$4$ whose defiance it was worn, 
031:1,0264['  ]| Still ready to$9$ be pulled and torn, 
031:1,0265['  ]| With red-hot irons to$9$ be tortured, 
031:1,0266['  ]| Reviled and spit upon$5$ and martyred.  
031:1,0267['  ]| Maugre all which$6#1$, it was to$9$ stand fast 
031:1,0268['  ]| As long as monarchy should last, 
031:1,0269['  ]| But when the state should hap to$9$ reel, 
031:1,0270['  ]| It was to$9$ submit to$4$ fatal steel, 
031:1,0271['  ]| And fall, as it were consecrate 
031:1,0272['  ]| A sacrifice to$4$ fall of state, 
031:1,0273['  ]| Whose thread of life the fatal sisters 
031:1,0274['  ]| Did twist together with its whiskers, 
031:1,0275['  ]| And twine so$5#1$ close that$3$ time should never, 
031:1,0276['  ]| In$4$ life or death, their fortunes sever, 
031:1,0277['  ]| But with his rusty sickle mow 
031:1,0278['  ]| Both down together at a blow.  
031:1,0279['  ]| So$3$ learned Taliacotius, from 
031:1,0280['  ]| The brawny part of porter's bum, 
031:1,0281['  ]| Cut supplemental noses which$6#1$ 
031:1,0282['  ]| Would last as long as parent breech, 
031:1,0283['  ]| But when the date of nock was out, 
031:1,0284['  ]| Off dropped the sympathetic snout.  
031:1,0285['  ]| His back, or rather burthen, showed 
031:1,0286['  ]| As if it stooped with its own load; 
031:1,0287['  ]| For$3$, as A*Eneas bore his sire 
031:1,0288['  ]| Upon$4$ his shoulders through the fire, 
031:1,0289['  ]| Our knight did bear no$2$ less a pack 
031:1,0290['  ]| Of his own buttocks on$4$ his back, 
031:1,0291['  ]| Which$6#1$ now had almost got the upper 
031:1,0292['  ]| Hand of his head, for$4$ want of crupper.  
031:1,0293['  ]| To$9$ poise this equally, he bore 
031:1,0294['  ]| A paunch of the same bulk before, 
031:1,0295['  ]| Which$6#1$ still he had a special care 
031:1,0296['  ]| To$9$ keep well crammed with thrifty fare, 
031:1,0297['  ]| As white-pot, butter-milk and curds, 
031:1,0298['  ]| Such as a country house affords, 
031:1,0299['  ]| With other victual, which$6#1$ anon 
031:1,0300['  ]| We further shall dilate upon$4$ 
031:1,0301['  ]| When of his hose we come to$9$ treat, 
031:1,0302['  ]| The cupboard where he kept his meat.  
031:1,0303['  ]| His doublet was of sturdy buff, 
031:1,0304['  ]| And though not sword, yet cudgel-proof, 
031:1,0305['  ]| Whereby it was fitter for$4$ his use 
031:1,0306['  ]| That$6#1$ feared no$2$ blows but such as bruise.  
031:1,0307['  ]| His breeches were of rugged woollen 
031:1,0308['  ]| And had been at the Siege of Bullen, 
031:1,0309['  ]| The old King*Harry so$5#1$ well known, 
031:1,0310['  ]| Some writers held they were his own.  
031:1,0311['  ]| Through they were lined with many a piece 
031:1,0312['  ]| Of ammuniton-bread and cheese, 
031:1,0313['  ]| And fat black-puddings, proper food 
031:1,0314['  ]| For$4$ warriors that$6#1$ delight in$4$ blood; 
031:1,0315['  ]| For$3$, as we said, he always chose 
031:1,0316['  ]| To$9$ carry victual in$4$ his hose.  
031:1,0317['  ]| That$6#1$ often tempted rats and mice 
031:1,0318['  ]| The ammunition to$9$ surprise, 
031:1,0319['  ]| And, when he put a hand but in$4$ 
031:1,0320['  ]| The one or the other magazine, 
031:1,0321['  ]| They stoutly in$4$ defence of it stood 
031:1,0322['  ]| And from the wounded foe drew blood, 
031:1,0323['  ]| And, till they were stormed, and beaten out, 
031:1,0324['  ]| Never left the fortified redoubt.  
031:1,0325['  ]| And though knights errant, as some think, 
031:1,0326['  ]| Of old did neither eat nor drink, 
031:1,0327['  ]| Because, when thorough deserts vast 
031:1,0328['  ]| And regions desolate they passed, 
031:1,0329['  ]| Where belly-timber above ground 
031:1,0330['  ]| Or under was not to$9$ be found, 
031:1,0331['  ]| Unless they gazed, there is not one word 
031:1,0332['  ]| Of their provision on$4$ record, 
031:1,0333['  ]| Which$6#1$ made some confidently write 
031:1,0334['  ]| They had no$2$ stomachs but to$9$ fight, 
031:1,0335['  ]| It is false:  for$3$ Arthur wore in$4$ hall 
031:1,0336['  ]| Round table, like$4$ a farthingal, 
031:1,0337['  ]| On$4$ which$6#1$, with shirt pulled out behind 
031:1,0338['  ]| And eke before, his good knights dined; 
031:1,0339['  ]| Though it was no$2$ table, some suppose, 
031:1,0340['  ]| But a huge pair of round trunk-hose, 
031:1,0341['  ]| In$4$ which$6#1$ he carried as much meat 
031:1,0342['  ]| As he and all his knights could eat, 
031:1,0343['  ]| When, laying by$4$ their swords and truncheons, 
031:1,0344['  ]| They took their breakfasts or their nuncheons.  
031:1,0345['  ]| But let that$6#2$ pass at present, lest 
031:1,0346['  ]| We should forget where we digressed, 
031:1,0347['  ]| As learned authors use, to$4$ whom 
031:1,0348['  ]| We leave it, and to$4$ the purpose come.  
031:1,0349['  ]| His puissant sword unto his side 
031:1,0350['  ]| Near his undaunted heart was tied 
031:1,0351['  ]| With basket-hilt that$6#1$ would hold broth, 
031:1,0352['  ]| And serve for$4$ fight and dinner both.  
031:1,0353['  ]| In$4$ it he melted lead for$4$ bullets, 
031:1,0354['  ]| To$9$ shoot at foes, and sometimes pullets, 
031:1,0355['  ]| To$4$ whom he bore so$5#1$ fell a grutch, 
031:1,0356['  ]| He never gave quarter to$4$ any such.  
031:1,0357['  ]| The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, 
031:1,0358['  ]| For$4$ want of fighting was grown rusty 
031:1,0359['  ]| And ate into itself, for$4$ lack 
031:1,0360['  ]| Of somebody to$9$ hew and hack.  
031:1,0361['  ]| The peaceful scabbard where it dwelt 
031:1,0362['  ]| The rancour of its edge had felt; 
031:1,0363['  ]| For$3$ of the lower end two handful 
031:1,0364['  ]| It had devoured, it was so$5#1$ manful, 
031:1,0365['  ]| And so$5#1$ much scorned to$9$ lurk in$4$ case 
031:1,0366['  ]| As if it durst not show its face.  
031:1,0367['  ]| In$4$ many desperate attempts 
031:1,0368['  ]| Of warrants, exigents, contempts, 
031:1,0369['  ]| It had appeared with courage bolder 
031:1,0370['  ]| Than sergeant*Bum invading shoulder.  
031:1,0371['  ]| Oft had it taken possession, 
031:1,0372['  ]| And prisoners too, or made them run.  
031:1,0373['  ]| This sword a dagger had his page, 
031:1,0374['  ]| That$6#1$ was but little for$4$ his age, 
031:1,0375['  ]| And therefore waited on$4$ him so$5#2$ 
031:1,0376['  ]| As dwarfs upon$4$ knights errant do.  
031:1,0377['  ]| It was a serviceable dudgeon 
031:1,0378['  ]| Either for$4$ fighting or for$4$ drudging.  
031:1,0379['  ]| When it had stabbed, or broke a head 
031:1,0380['  ]| It would scrape trenchers or chip bread, 
031:1,0381['  ]| Toast cheese or bacon, though it were 
031:1,0382['  ]| To$9$ bait a mouse trap, it would not care.  
031:1,0383['  ]| It would make clean shoes, and in$4$ the earth 
031:1,0384['  ]| Set leeks and onions, and so$5#2$ forth 
031:1,0385['  ]| It had been prentice to$4$ a brewer, 
031:1,0386['  ]| Where this and more it did endure, 
031:1,0387['  ]| But left the trade, as many more 
031:1,0388['  ]| Have lately done on$4$ the same score.  
031:1,0389['  ]| In$4$ the holsters at his saddle-bow 
031:1,0390['  ]| Two aged pistols he did stow 
031:1,0391['  ]| Among the surplus of such meat 
031:1,0392['  ]| As in$4$ his hose he could not get.  
031:1,0393['  ]| They were upon$4$ hard duty still, 
031:1,0394['  ]| And every night stood sentinel 
031:1,0395['  ]| To$9$ guard the magazine in$4$ the hose 
031:1,0396['  ]| From two-legged and from four-legged foes.  
031:1,0397['  ]| Thus clad and fortified, Sir*Knight 
031:1,0398['  ]| From peaceful home set forth to$9$ fight 
031:1,0399['  ]| But first with nimble, active force 
031:1,0400['  ]| He got on$4$ the outside of his horse; 
031:1,0401['  ]| For$3$ having but one stirrup, tied 
031:1,0402['  ]| To$4$ his saddle, on$4$ the further side, 
031:1,0403['  ]| It was so$5#1$ short he had much ado 
031:1,0404['  ]| To$9$ reach it with his desperate toe.  
031:1,0405['  ]| But after many strains and heaves 
031:1,0406['  ]| He got up$5$ to$4$ the saddle eaves, 
031:1,0407['  ]| From whence he vaulted into the seat 
031:1,0408['  ]| With so$5#1$ much vigour, strength and heat 
031:1,0409['  ]| That$3$ he had almost tumbled over 
031:1,0410['  ]| With his own weight, but did recover 
031:1,0411['  ]| By$4$ laying hold on$4$ tail and mane 
031:1,0412['  ]| Which$6#1$ oft he used instead of rein.  
031:1,0413['  ]| But now we talk of mounting steed, 
031:1,0414['  ]| Before we further do proceed 
031:1,0415['  ]| It doth behove us to$9$ say something 
031:1,0416['  ]| Of that$6#2$ which$6#1$ bore our valiant bumkin.  
031:1,0417['  ]| The beast was sturdy, large and tall, 
031:1,0418['  ]| With mouth of meal and eyes of wall 
031:1,0419['  ]| (I would say eye, for$3$ he had but one, 
031:1,0420['  ]| As most agree, though some say none).  
031:1,0421['  ]| He was well stayed and in$4$ his gait 
031:1,0422['  ]| Preserved a grave, majestic state.  
031:1,0423['  ]| At spur or switch no$2$ more he skipped 
031:1,0424['  ]| Or mended pace than Spaniard whipped, 
031:1,0425['  ]| And yet so$5#1$ fiery, he would bound 
031:1,0426['  ]| As if he grieved to$9$ touch the ground, 
031:1,0427['  ]| That$6#2$ Caesar's horse who$6#1$, as fame goes, 
031:1,0428['  ]| Had corns upon$4$ his feet and toes, 
031:1,0429['  ]| Was not by$4$ half so$5#1$ tender hoofed 
031:1,0430['  ]| Nor trod upon$4$ the ground so$5#1$ soft.  
031:1,0431['  ]| And, as that$6#2$ beast would kneel and stoop 
031:1,0432['  ]| (Some write) to$9$ take his rider up$5$, 
031:1,0433['  ]| So$3$ Hudibras his (it is well known) 
031:1,0434['  ]| Would often do to$9$ set him down.  
031:1,0435['  ]| We shall not need to$9$ say what lack 
031:1,0436['  ]| Of leather was upon$4$ his back, 
031:1,0437['  ]| For$3$ that$6#2$ was hidden under pad, 
031:1,0438['  ]| And breech of knight galled full as bad.  
031:1,0439['  ]| His strutting ribs on$4$ both sides showed, 
031:1,0440['  ]| Like$4$ furrows he himself had ploughed; 
031:1,0441['  ]| For$3$ underneath the skirt of panel, 
031:1,0442['  ]| Betwixt every two there was a channel.  
031:1,0443['  ]| His draggling tail hung in$4$ the dirt, 
031:1,0444['  ]| Which$6#1$ on$4$ his rider he would flirt 
031:1,0445['  ]| Still as his tender side he pricked 
031:1,0446['  ]| With armed heel, or with unarmed kicked; 
031:1,0447['  ]| For$3$ Hudibras wore but one spur, 
031:1,0448['  ]| As wisely knowing, could he stir 
031:1,0449['  ]| To$4$ active trot one side of his horse, 
031:1,0450['  ]| The other would not hand an arse.  
031:1,0451['  ]| A squire he had whose name was Ralph 
031:1,0452['  ]| That$6#1$ in$4$ the adventure went his half.  
031:1,0453['  ]| Though writers, for$4$ more stately tone, 
031:1,0454['  ]| Do call him Ralpho, it is all one, 
031:1,0455['  ]| And when we can with metre safe 
031:1,0456['  ]| We will$1$ call him so$5#2$, if not plain Ralph 
031:1,0457['  ]| (For$3$ rhyme the rudder is of verses, 
031:1,0458['  ]| With which$6#1$ like$4$ ships they steer their courses).  
031:1,0459['  ]| An equal stock of wit and valour 
031:1,0460['  ]| He had laid in$5$, by$4$ birth a tailor.  
031:1,0461['  ]| The mighty Tyrian queen that$6#1$ gained 
031:1,0462['  ]| With subtle shreds a tract of land, 
031:1,0463['  ]| Did leave it with a castle fair 
031:1,0464['  ]| To$4$ his great ancestor, her heir.  
031:1,0465['  ]| From him descended cross-legged knights, 
031:1,0466['  ]| Famed for$4$ their faith and warlike fights 
031:1,0467['  ]| Against the bloody cannibal, 
031:1,0468['  ]| Whom they destroyed, both great and small.  
031:1,0469['  ]| This sturdy squire had as well 
031:1,0470['  ]| As the bold Trojan knight, seen hell, 
031:1,0471['  ]| Not with a counterfeit pass 
031:1,0472['  ]| Of golden bough, but true gold lace.  
031:1,0473['  ]| His knowledge was not far behind 
031:1,0474['  ]| The knight's, but of another kind, 
031:1,0475['  ]| And he another way came by$4$ it:  
031:1,0476['  ]| Some call it ""gifts"" and some ""new light""; 
031:1,0477['  ]| A liberal art that$6#1$ cost no$2$ pains 
031:1,0478['  ]| Of study, industry or brains.  
031:1,0479['  ]| His wits were sent him for$4$ a token, 
031:1,0480['  ]| But in$4$ the carriage cracked and broken.  
031:1,0481['  ]| Like$4$ commendation ninepence, crooked 
031:1,0482['  ]| With ""to$4$ and from my love"", it looked.  
031:1,0483['  ]| He never considered it, as loath 
031:1,0484['  ]| To$9$ look a gift-horse in$4$ the mouth, 
031:1,0485['  ]| And very wisely would lay forth 
031:1,0486['  ]| No$2$ more upon$4$ it than it was worth, 
031:1,0487['  ]| But as he got it freely, so$3$ 
031:1,0488['  ]| He spent it frank and freely too 
031:1,0489['  ]| (For$3$ saints themselves will$1$ sometimes be 
031:1,0490['  ]| Of gifts that$6#1$ cost them nothing, free).  
031:1,0491['  ]| By$4$ means of this, with hem and cough, 
031:1,0492['  ]| Prolongers to$4$ enlightened snuff, 
031:1,0493['  ]| He could deep mysteries unriddle 
031:1,0494['  ]| As easily as thread a needle; 
031:1,0495['  ]| For$3$, as of vagabonds we say 
031:1,0496['  ]| That$3$ they are never beside their way, 
031:1,0497['  ]| Whatever men speak by$4$ this new light, 
031:1,0498['  ]| Still they are sure to$9$ be in$4$ the right.  
031:1,0499['  ]| It is a dark-lantern of the spirit 
031:1,0500['  ]| Which$6#1$ none see by$4$ but those that$6#1$ bear it; 
031:1,0501['  ]| A light that$6#1$ falls down from on$4$ high 
031:1,0502['  ]| For$4$ spiritual trades to$9$ cozen by$4$; 
031:1,0503['  ]| An \7ignis*fatuus\ that$6#1$ bewitches, 
031:1,0504['  ]| And leads men into pools and ditches, 
031:1,0505['  ]| To$9$ make them dip themselves, and sound 
031:1,0506['  ]| For$4$ Christendom in$4$ dirty pond, 
031:1,0507['  ]| To$9$ dive like$4$ wild-fowl for$4$ salvation, 
031:1,0508['  ]| And fish to$9$ catch regeneration.  
031:1,0509['  ]| This light inspires, and plays upon$4$ 
031:1,0510['  ]| The nose of saint, like$4$ bagpipe drone, 
031:1,0511['  ]| And speaks through hollow, empty soul, 
031:1,0512['  ]| As through a trunk, or whispering-hole, 
031:1,0513['  ]| Such language as no$2$ mortal ear 
031:1,0514['  ]| But spiritual eavesdroppers can hear.  
031:1,0515['  ]| So$3$ Phoebus, or some friendly muse, 
031:1,0516['  ]| Into small poets, song infuse, 
031:1,0517['  ]| Which$6#1$ they at second-hand rehearse 
031:1,0518['  ]| Through reed or bagpipe, verse for$4$ verse.  
031:1,0519['  ]| Thus Ralph became infallible 
031:1,0520['  ]| As three or four-legged oracle, 
031:1,0521['  ]| The ancient cup, or modern chair; 
031:1,0522['  ]| Spoke truth point-blank, though unaware; 
031:1,0523['  ]| For$4$ mystic learning wondrous able 
031:1,0524['  ]| In$4$ magic, talisman and cabal, 
031:1,0525['  ]| Whose primitive tradition reaches 
031:1,0526['  ]| As far as Adam's first green breeches; 
031:1,0527['  ]| Deep-sighted in$4$ intelligences, 
031:1,0528['  ]| Ideas, atoms, influences; 
031:1,0529['  ]| And much of \7Terra*Incognita\, 
031:1,0530['  ]| The intelligible world, could say; 
031:1,0531['  ]| A deep occult philosopher, 
031:1,0532['  ]| As learned as the wild Irish are, 
031:1,0533['  ]| Or Sir*Agrippa, for$4$ profound 
031:1,0534['  ]| And solid lying much renowned.  
031:1,0535['  ]| He Anthroposophus and Fludd 
031:1,0536['  ]| And Jacob*Behmen understood, 
031:1,0537['  ]| Knew many an amulet and charm 
031:1,0538['  ]| That$6#1$ would do neither good nor harm; 
031:1,0539['  ]| In$4$ Rosicrucian lore as learned 
031:1,0540['  ]| As he that$6#1$ \7vere 7adeptus\ earned.  
031:1,0541['  ]| He understood the speech of birds 
031:1,0542['  ]| As well as they themselves do words; 
031:1,0543['  ]| Could tell what subtlest parrots mean, 
031:1,0544['  ]| That$6#1$ speak and think contrary clean; 
031:1,0545['  ]| What member it is of whom they talk 
031:1,0546['  ]| When they cry ""Rope"", and "Walk, knave, walk"".  
031:1,0547['  ]| He would extract numbers out of matter 
031:1,0548['  ]| And keep them in$4$ a glass, like$4$ water, 
031:1,0549['  ]| Of sovereign power to$9$ make men wise; 
031:1,0550['  ]| For$3$, dropped in$4$ blear, thick-sighted eyes, 
031:1,0551['  ]| They would make them see in$4$ darkest night, 
031:1,0552['  ]| Like$4$ owls, though purblind in$4$ the light, 
031:1,0553['  ]| By$4$ help of these, as he professed, 
031:1,0554['  ]| He had first matter seen undressed.  
031:1,0555['  ]| He took her naked, all alone, 
031:1,0556['  ]| Before one rag of form was on$5$.  
031:1,0557['  ]| The chaos too he had descried, 
031:1,0558['  ]| And seen quite through, or else he lied; 
031:1,0559['  ]| Not that$6#2$ of pasteboard which$6#1$ men show 
031:1,0560['  ]| For$4$ groats at fair of Bartholomew, 
031:1,0561['  ]| But its great-grandsire, first of the name, 
031:1,0562['  ]| Whence that$6#2$ and Reformation came; 
031:1,0563['  ]| Both cousin-germans, and right able 
031:1,0564['  ]| To$9$ inveigle and draw in$5$ the rabble 
031:1,0565['  ]| (But Reformation was, some say, 
031:1,0566['  ]| Of the younger house to$4$ puppet play).  
031:1,0567['  ]| He could foretell whatsoever was 
031:1,0568['  ]| By$4$ consequence to$9$ come to$9$ pass, 
031:1,0569['  ]| As death of great men, alterations, 
031:1,0570['  ]| Diseases, battles, inundations; 
031:1,0571['  ]| All this without the eclipse of sun 
031:1,0572['  ]| Or dreadful comet he hath done 
031:1,0573['  ]| By$4$ inward light, a way as good 
031:1,0574['  ]| And easy to$9$ be understood; 
031:1,0575['  ]| But with more lucky hit than those 
031:1,0576['  ]| That$6#1$ use to$9$ make the stars depose, 
031:1,0577['  ]| Like$4$ knights of the post, and falsely charge 
031:1,0578['  ]| Upon$4$ themselves what others forge; 
031:1,0579['  ]| As if they were consenting to$4$ 
031:1,0580['  ]| All mischief in$4$ the world men do; 
031:1,0581['  ]| Or, like$4$ the devil, did tempt and sway them 
031:1,0582['  ]| To$4$ rogueries, and then betray them.  
031:1,0583['  ]| They will$1$ search a planet's house to$9$ know 
031:1,0584['  ]| Who$6#1$ broke and robbed a house below; 
031:1,0585['  ]| Examine Venus and the Moon 
031:1,0586['  ]| Who$6#1$ stole a thimble or a spoon; 
031:1,0587['  ]| And though they nothing will$1$ confess, 
031:1,0588['  ]| Yet by$4$ their very looks can guess, 
031:1,0589['  ]| And tell what guilty aspect bodes, 
031:1,0590['  ]| Who$6#1$ stole, and who$6#1$ received the goods.  
031:1,0591['  ]| They will$1$ question Mars, and by$4$ his look 
031:1,0592['  ]| Detect who$6#1$ it was that$6#1$ nimmed a cloak; 
031:1,0593['  ]| Make Mercury confess and peach  
031:1,0594['  ]| Those thieves which$6#1$ he himself did teach.  
031:1,0595['  ]| They will$1$ find in$4$ the physiognomies 
031:1,0596['  ]| Of the planets all men's destinies, 
031:1,0597['  ]| Like$4$ him that$6#1$ took the doctor's bill, 
031:1,0598['  ]| And swallowed it instead of the pill; 
031:1,0599['  ]| Cast the nativity of the question, 
031:1,0600['  ]| And, from positions to$9$ be guessed on$5$, 
031:1,0601['  ]| As sure as if they knew the moment 
031:1,0602['  ]| Of native's birth, tell what will$1$ come of it.  
031:1,0603['  ]| They will$1$ feel the pulses of the stars 
031:1,0604['  ]| To$9$ find out agues, coughs, catarrhs, 
031:1,0605['  ]| And tell what crisis does divine 
031:1,0606['  ]| The rot in$4$ sheep, or mange in$4$ swine; 
031:1,0607['  ]| In$4$ men what gives or cures the itch, 
031:1,0608['  ]| What makes them cuckolds, poor or rich; 
031:1,0609['  ]| What gains or loses, hangs or saves; 
031:1,0610['  ]| What makes men great, what fools or knaves; 
031:1,0611['  ]| But not what wise, for$3$ only of those 
031:1,0612['  ]| The stars, they say, can not dispose, 
031:1,0613['  ]| No$2$ more than can the astrologians.  
031:1,0614['  ]| There they say right, and like$4$ true Trojans.  
031:1,0615['  ]| This Ralpho knew, and therefore took 
031:1,0616['  ]| The other course, of which$6#1$ we spoke.  
031:1,0617['  ]| Thus was the accomplished squire endued 
031:1,0618['  ]| With gifts and knowledge parlous shrewd.  
031:1,0619['  ]| Never did trusty squire with knight 
031:1,0620['  ]| Or knight with squire jump more right.  
031:1,0621['  ]| Their arms and equipage did fit, 
031:1,0622['  ]| As well as virtues, parts and wit.  
031:1,0623['  ]| Their valours too were of a rate, 
031:1,0624['  ]| And out they sallied at the gate.  
031:1,0625['  ]| Few miles on$4$ horseback had they jogged, 
031:1,0626['  ]| But fortune unto them turned dogged:  
031:1,0627['  ]| For$3$ they a sad adventure met 
031:1,0628['  ]| Of which$6#1$ we now prepare to$9$ treat.  
031:1,0629['  ]| But before we venture to$9$ unfold 
031:1,0630['  ]| Achievements so$5#1$ resolved and bold, 
031:1,0631['  ]| We should, as learned poets use, 
031:1,0632['  ]| Invoke the assistance of some muse 
031:1,0633['  ]| (However critics count it sillier 
031:1,0634['  ]| Than jugglers talking to$4$ a familiar).  
031:1,0635['  ]| We think it is no$2$ great matter which$6#1$:  
031:1,0636['  ]| They are all alike; yet we shall pitch 
031:1,0637['  ]| On$4$ one that$6#1$ fits our purpose most, 
031:1,0638['  ]| Whom therefore thus do we accost:  
031:1,0639['  ]| Thou that$6#1$ with ale, or viler liquors, 
031:1,0640['  ]| Didst inspire Withers, Prynne and Vickars, 
031:1,0641['  ]| And force them, though it were in$4$ spite 
031:1,0642['  ]| Of nature and their stars, to$9$ write; 
031:1,0643['  ]| Who$6#1$, as we find in$4$ sullen writs, 
031:1,0644['  ]| And cross-grained works of modern wits, 
031:1,0645['  ]| With vanity, opinion, want, 
031:1,0646['  ]| The wonder of the ignorant, 
031:1,0647['  ]| The praises of the author, penned 
031:1,0648['  ]| By$4$ himself, or wit-ensuring friend, 
031:1,0649['  ]| The itch of picture in$4$ the front, 
031:1,0650['  ]| With bays, and wicked rhyme upon$4$ it, 
031:1,0651['  ]| All that$6#1$ is left of the forked hill 
031:1,0652['  ]| To$9$ make men scribble without skill, 
031:1,0653['  ]| Canst make a poet, spite of fate, 
031:1,0654['  ]| And teach all people to$9$ translate, 
031:1,0655['  ]| Though out of languages in$4$ which$6#1$ 
031:1,0656['  ]| They understand no$2$ part of speech, 
031:1,0657['  ]| Assist me but this once, I implore, 
031:1,0658['  ]| And I shall trouble thee no$2$ more.  
031:1,0659['  ]| In$4$ western clime there is a town 
031:1,0660['  ]| To$4$ those that$6#1$ dwell therein well known; 
031:1,0661['  ]| Therefore there needs no$2$ more be said here, 
031:1,0662['  ]| We unto them refer our reader 
031:1,0663['  ]| (For$3$ brevity is very good 
031:1,0664['  ]| When we are, or are not, understood).  
031:1,0665['  ]| To$4$ this town people did repair 
031:1,0666['  ]| On$4$ days of market or of fair, 
031:1,0667['  ]| And to$4$ cracked fiddle and hoarse tabor 
031:1,0668['  ]| In$4$ merriment did drudge and labour.  
031:1,0669['  ]| But now a sport more formidable 
031:1,0670['  ]| Had raked together village rabble.  
031:1,0671['  ]| It was an old way of recreating, 
031:1,0672['  ]| Which$6#1$ learned butchers call bear-baiting; 
031:1,0673['  ]| A bold, adventurous exercise, 
031:1,0674['  ]| With ancient heroes in$4$ high prize; 
031:1,0675['  ]| For$3$ authors do affirm it came 
031:1,0676['  ]| From Isthmian or Nemean game; 
031:1,0677['  ]| Others derive it from the bear 
031:1,0678['  ]| That$6#1$ is fixed in$4$ northern hemisphere, 
031:1,0679['  ]| And round about the pole does make 
031:1,0680['  ]| A circle, like$4$ a bear at stake, 
031:1,0681['  ]| That$6#1$ at the chain's end wheels about, 
031:1,0682['  ]| And overturns the rabble-rout.  
031:1,0683['  ]| For$3$, after solemn proclamation 
031:1,0684['  ]| In$4$ the bear's name (as is the fashion, 
031:1,0685['  ]| According to$4$ the law of arms, 
031:1,0686['  ]| To$9$ keep men from inglorious harms) 
031:1,0687['  ]| That$3$ none presume to$9$ come so$5#1$ near 
031:1,0688['  ]| As forty foot at stake of bear; 
031:1,0689['  ]| If any yet be so$5#1$ foolhardy 
031:1,0690['  ]| To$9$ expose themselves to$4$ vain jeopardy; 
031:1,0691['  ]| If they come wounded off and lame, 
031:1,0692['  ]| No$2$ honour is got by$4$ such a maim; 
031:1,0693['  ]| Although the bear gain much, being bound 
031:1,0694['  ]| In$4$ honour to$9$ make good his ground 
031:1,0695['  ]| When he is engaged, and take no$2$ notice 
031:1,0696['  ]| If any press upon$4$ him, who$6#1$ it is, 
031:1,0697['  ]| But let them know at their own cost 
031:1,0698['  ]| That$3$ he intends to$9$ keep his post.  
031:1,0699['  ]| This to$9$ prevent, and other harms 
031:1,0700['  ]| Which$6#1$ always wait on$4$ feats of arms 
031:1,0701['  ]| (For$3$ in$4$ the hurry of a fray 
031:1,0702['  ]| It is hard to$9$ keep out of harm's way), 
031:1,0703['  ]| Thither the knight his course did steer, 
031:1,0704['  ]| To$9$ keep the peace betwixt dog and bear, 
031:1,0705['  ]| As he believed he was bound to$9$ do 
031:1,0706['  ]| In$4$ conscience and commission too, 
031:1,0707['  ]| And therefore thus bespoke the squire:  
031:1,0708[A  ]| ""We that$6#1$ are wisely mounted higher 
031:1,0709[A  ]| Than constables, in$4$ curule wit, 
031:1,0710[A  ]| When on$4$ tribunal bench we sit, 
031:1,0711[A  ]| Like$4$ speculators should foresee, 
031:1,0712[A  ]| From pharos of authority, 
031:1,0713[A  ]| Portended mischiefs, farther than 
031:1,0714[A  ]| Low, proletarian tithing-men.  
031:1,0715[A  ]| And therefore, being informed by$4$ bruit 
031:1,0716[A  ]| That$3$ dog and bear are to$9$ dispute; 
031:1,0717[A  ]| For$3$ so$5#2$ of late men fighting name, 
031:1,0718[A  ]| Because they often prove the same 
031:1,0719[A  ]| (For$3$ where the first does hap to$9$ be, 
031:1,0720[A  ]| The last does \7coincidere\); 
031:1,0721[A  ]| \7Quantum 7in 7nobis\, have thought good 
031:1,0722[A  ]| To$9$ save the expense of Christian blood, 
031:1,0723[A  ]| And try if we by$4$ mediation 
031:1,0724[A  ]| Of treaty and accommodation 
031:1,0725[A  ]| Can end the quarrel, and compose 
031:1,0726[A  ]| The bloody duel without blows.  
031:1,0727[A  ]| Are not our liberties, our lives, 
031:1,0728[A  ]| The laws, religion and our wives 
031:1,0729[A  ]| Enough at once to$9$ lie at stake 
031:1,0730[A  ]| For$4$ Covenant and the cause's sake; 
031:1,0731[A  ]| But in$4$ that$6#2$ quarrel dogs and bears, 
031:1,0732[A  ]| As well as we, must venture theirs?  
031:1,0733[A  ]| This feud, by$4$ jesuits invented, 
031:1,0734[A  ]| By$4$ evil counsel is fomented.  
031:1,0735[A  ]| There is a Machiavellian plot 
031:1,0736[A  ]| (Though every \7nare 7olfact\ is not), 
031:1,0737[A  ]| A deep design in$4$ it, to$9$ divide 
031:1,0738[A  ]| The well-affected that$6#1$ confide, 
031:1,0739[A  ]| By$4$ setting brother against brother 
031:1,0740[A  ]| To$9$ claw and curry one another.  
031:1,0741[A  ]| Have we not enemies \7plus 7satis\, 
031:1,0742[A  ]| That$6#1$ \7cane 7et 7angue 7peius\ hate us?  
031:1,0743[A  ]| And shall we turn our fangs and claws 
031:1,0744[A  ]| Upon$4$ our own selves without cause?  
031:1,0745[A  ]| That$3$ some occult design doth lie 
031:1,0746[A  ]| In$4$ bloody cynarctomachy, 
031:1,0747[A  ]| Is plain enough to$4$ him that$6#1$ knows 
031:1,0748[A  ]| How saints lead brothers by$4$ the nose.  
031:1,0749[A  ]| I wish myself a pseudo-prophet, 
031:1,0750[A  ]| But sure some mischief will$1$ come of it, 
031:1,0751[A  ]| Unless by$4$ providential wit 
031:1,0752[A  ]| Or force we averruncate it.  
031:1,0753[A  ]| For$3$ what design, what interest 
031:1,0754[A  ]| Can beast have to$9$ encounter beast?  
031:1,0755[A  ]| They fight for$4$ no$2$ espoused cause, 
031:1,0756[A  ]| Frail privilege, fundamental laws, 
031:1,0757[A  ]| Nor for$4$ a thorough reformation, 
031:1,0758[A  ]| Nor Covenant, nor Protestation, 
031:1,0759[A  ]| Nor liberty of consciences, 
031:1,0760[A  ]| Nor lords' and commons' ordinances, 
031:1,0761[A  ]| Nor for$4$ the church, nor for$4$ church lands, 
031:1,0762[A  ]| To$9$ get them in$4$ their own no$2$ hands, 
031:1,0763[A  ]| Nor evil counsellors to$9$ bring 
031:1,0764[A  ]| To$4$ justice that$6#1$ seduce the king, 
031:1,0765[A  ]| Nor for$4$ the worship of us men, 
031:1,0766[A  ]| Though we have done as much for$4$ them.  
031:1,0767[A  ]| The Egyptians worshipped dogs, and for$4$ 
031:1,0768[A  ]| Their faith made fierce and zealous war; 
031:1,0769[A  ]| Others adored a rat, and some 
031:1,0770[A  ]| For$4$ that$6#2$ church suffered martyrdom; 
031:1,0771[A  ]| The Indians fought for$4$ the truth 
031:1,0772[A  ]| Of the elephant, and monkey's tooth, 
031:1,0773[A  ]| And many, to$9$ defend that$6#2$ faith, 
031:1,0774[A  ]| Fought it out \7mordicus\ to$4$ death; 
031:1,0775[A  ]| But no$2$ beast ever was so$5#1$ slight 
031:1,0776[A  ]| For$4$ man, as for$4$ his god, to$9$ fight.  
031:1,0777[A  ]| They have more wit, alas, and know 
031:1,0778[A  ]| Themselves and us better than so$5#2$.  
031:1,0779[A  ]| But we, we only, do infuse 
031:1,0780[A  ]| The rage in$4$ them like$4$ \9boutefeus\.  
031:1,0781[A  ]| It is our example that$6#1$ instils 
031:1,0782[A  ]| In$4$ them the infection of our ills.  
031:1,0783[A  ]| For$3$, as some late philosophers 
031:1,0784[A  ]| Have well observed, beasts that$6#1$ converse 
031:1,0785[A  ]| With man, take after him, as hogs 
031:1,0786[A  ]| Get pigs all the year, and bitches dogs.  
031:1,0787[A  ]| Just so$5#2$ by$4$ our example cattle 
031:1,0788[A  ]| Learn to$9$ give one another battle.  
031:1,0789[A  ]| We read in$4$ Nero's time, the heathen, 
031:1,0790[A  ]| When they destroyed the Christian brethren, 
031:1,0791[A  ]| They sewed them in$4$ the skins of bears, 
031:1,0792[A  ]| And then set dogs about their ears; 
031:1,0793[A  ]| From whence, no$2$ doubt, the invention came 
031:1,0794[A  ]| Of this lewd, anti-Christian game."" 
031:1,0795['  ]| On$4$ this, quoth Ralpho,
031:1,0795[B  ]| ""Verily, 
031:1,0796[B  ]| The point seems very plain to$4$ me.  
031:1,0797[B  ]| It is an anti-Christian game, 
031:1,0798[B  ]| Unlawful both in$4$ thing and name, 
031:1,0799[B  ]| First for$4$ the name:  the word ""bear baiting"" 
031:1,0800[B  ]| Is carnal, and of man's creating:  
031:1,0801[B  ]| For$3$ certainly there is no$2$ such word 
031:1,0802[B  ]| In$4$ all the scripture on$4$ record; 
031:1,0803[B  ]| Therefore unlawful and a sin.  
031:1,0804[B  ]| And so$3$ is, secondly, the thing:  
031:1,0805[B  ]| A vile assembly it is, that$6#1$ can 
031:1,0806[B  ]| No$2$ more be proved by$4$ scripture than 
031:1,0807[B  ]| Provincial, classic, national, 
031:1,0808[B  ]| Mere human creature-cobwebs all.  
031:1,0809[B  ]| Thirdly, it is idolatrous; 
031:1,0810[B  ]| For$3$ when men run a-whoring thus 
031:1,0811[B  ]| With their inventions, whatsoever 
031:1,0812[B  ]| The thing be, whether dog or bear, 
031:1,0813[B  ]| It is idolatrous and pagan 
031:1,0814[B  ]| No$2$ less than worshipping of Dragon."" 
031:1,0815['  ]| Quoth Hudibras,
031:1,0815[A  ]| ""I smell a rat.  
031:1,0816[A  ]| Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate.  
031:1,0817[A  ]| For$3$ though the thesis which$6#1$ thou layest 
031:1,0818[A  ]| Be true \7ad*amussim\ as thou sayest 
031:1,0819[A  ]| (For$3$ that$3$ bear-baiting should appear 
031:1,0820[A  ]| \7Jure*divino\ lawfuller 
031:1,0821[A  ]| Than synods are, thou dost deny, 
031:1,0822[A  ]| \7Totidem*verbis\ so$3$ do I), 
031:1,0823[A  ]| Yet there is a fallacy in$4$ this; 
031:1,0824[A  ]| For$3$ if by$4$ sly homoeosis 
031:1,0825[A  ]| Thou wouldst sophistically imply 
031:1,0826[A  ]| Both are unlawful, I deny."" 
031:1,0827[B  ]| ""And I"",
031:1,0827['  ]| quoth Ralpho,
031:1,0827[B  ]| ""do not doubt 
031:1,0828[B  ]| But bear-baiting may be made out 
031:1,0829[B  ]| In$4$ gospel times as lawful as is 
031:1,0830[B  ]| Provincial or parochial classis; 
031:1,0831[B  ]| And that$3$ both are so$5#1$ near of kin, 
031:1,0832[B  ]| And like$2$ in$4$ all, as well as sin, 
031:1,0833[B  ]| That$3$, put them in$4$ a bag and shake them, 
031:1,0834[B  ]| Yourself of the sudden would mistake them, 
031:1,0835[B  ]| And not know which$6#1$ is which$6#1$, unless 
031:1,0836[B  ]| You measure by$4$ their wickedness; 
031:1,0837[B  ]| For$3$ it is not hard to$9$ imagine whether 
031:1,0838[B  ]| Of the two is worst, though I name neither."" 
031:1,0839['  ]| Quoth Hudibras,
031:1,0839[A  ]| ""Thou offerest much, 
031:1,0840[A  ]| But art not able to$9$ keep touch.  
031:1,0841[A  ]| \7Mira 7de 7lente\, as it is in$4$ the adage, 
031:1,0842[A  ]| \7Id*est\, to$9$ make a leek a cabbage.  
031:1,0843[A  ]| Thou canst at best but overstrain 
031:1,0844[A  ]| A paradox, and thy own hot brain.  
031:1,0845[A  ]| For$3$ what can synods have at all 
031:1,0846[A  ]| With bears that$6#1$ is analogical?  
031:1,0847[A  ]| Or what relation has debating 
031:1,0848[A  ]| Of church affaiers with bear-baiting?  
031:1,0849[A  ]| A just comparison still is 
031:1,0850[A  ]| Of things \7eiusdem*generis\.  
031:1,0851[A  ]| And then what genus rightly doth 
031:1,0852[A  ]| Include and comprehend them both?  
031:1,0853[A  ]| If animal, both of us may 
031:1,0854[A  ]| As justly pass for$4$ bears as they; 
031:1,0855[A  ]| For$3$ we are animals no$2$ less, 
031:1,0856[A  ]| Although of different specieses.  
031:1,0857[A  ]| But, Ralpho, this is no$2$ fit place 
031:1,0858[A  ]| Nor time to$9$ argue out the case; 
031:1,0859[A  ]| For$3$ now the field is not far off 
031:1,0860[A  ]| Where we must give the world a proof 
031:1,0861[A  ]| Of deeds, not words, and such as suit 
031:1,0862[A  ]| Another manner of dispute; 
031:1,0863[A  ]| A controversy that$6#1$ affords 
031:1,0864[A  ]| Actions for$4$ arguments, not words, 
031:1,0865[A  ]| Which$6#1$ we must manage at a rate 
031:1,0866[A  ]| Of prowess and conduct adequate 
031:1,0867[A  ]| To$4$ what our place and fame doth promise, 
031:1,0868[A  ]| And all the godly expect from us.  
031:1,0869[A  ]| Nor shall they be deceived, unless 
031:1,0870[A  ]| We are slurred and outed by$4$ success:  
031:1,0871[A  ]| Success, the mark no$2$ mortal wit 
031:1,0872[A  ]| Or surest hand can always hit; 
031:1,0873[A  ]| For$3$, whatsoever we perpetrate, 
031:1,0874[A  ]| We do but row; we are steered by$4$ fate, 
031:1,0875[A  ]| Which$6#1$ in$4$ success oft disinherits, 
031:1,0876[A  ]| For$4$ spurious causes, noblest merits.  
031:1,0877[A  ]| Great actions are not always true sons 
031:1,0878[A  ]| Of great and mighty resolutions; 
031:1,0879[A  ]| Nor do the boldest attempts bring forth 
031:1,0880[A  ]| Events still equal to$4$ their worth, 
031:1,0881[A  ]| But sometimes fail, and in$4$ their stead 
031:1,0882[A  ]| Fortune and cowardice succeed.  
031:1,0883[A  ]| Yet we have no$2$ great cause to$9$ doubt:  
031:1,0884[A  ]| Our actions still have borne us out, 
031:1,0885[A  ]| Which$6#1$, though they are known to$9$ be so$5#1$ ample, 
031:1,0886[A  ]| We need not copy for$4$ example.  
031:1,0887[A  ]| We are not the only person durst 
031:1,0888[A  ]| Attempt this province, nor the first:  
031:1,0889[A  ]| In$4$ northern clime a valorous knight 
031:1,0890[A  ]| Did whilom kill his bear in$4$ fight 
031:1,0891[A  ]| And wound a fiddler.  We have both 
031:1,0892[A  ]| Of these the objects of our wroth, 
031:1,0893[A  ]| And equal fame and glory from 
031:1,0894[A  ]| The attempt or victory to$9$ come.  
031:1,0895[A  ]| It is sung, there is a valiant Mameluke 
031:1,0896[A  ]| In$4$ foreign land, ycleped *** , 
031:1,0897[A  ]| To$4$ whom we have been oft compared 
031:1,0898[A  ]| For$4$ person, parts, address and beard; 
031:1,0899[A  ]| Both equally reputed stout, 
031:1,0900[A  ]| And in$4$ the same cause both have fought.  
031:1,0901[A  ]| He oft in$4$ such attempts as these 
031:1,0902[A  ]| Came off with glory and success; 
031:1,0903[A  ]| Nor will$1$ we fall in$4$ the execution 
031:1,0904[A  ]| For$4$ want of equal resolution.  
031:1,0905[A  ]| Honour is, like$4$ a widow, won 
031:1,0906[A  ]| With brisk attempt and putting on$5$; 
031:1,0907[A  ]| With entering manfully and urging; 
031:1,0908[A  ]| Not slow approaches, like$4$ a virgin."" 
031:1,0909['  ]| This said, as once the Phrygian knight, 
031:1,0910['  ]| So$3$ ours with rusty steel did smite 
031:1,0911['  ]| His Trojan horse, and just as much 
031:1,0912['  ]| He mended pace upon$4$ the touch; 
031:1,0913['  ]| But from his empty stomach groaned, 
031:1,0914['  ]| Just as that$6#2$ hollow beast did sound, 
031:1,0915['  ]| And angry answered from behind 
031:1,0916['  ]| With brandished tail and blast of wind.  
031:1,0917['  ]| So$3$ have I seen with armed heel 
031:1,0918['  ]| A wight bestride a commonweal; 
031:1,0919['  ]| While still the more he kicked and spurred, 
031:1,0920['  ]| The less the sullen jade has stirred.  
031:2,0000@@@@@|
031:2,0000['  ]| <CANTO II> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <THE ARGUMENT> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\The catalogue and character\> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\Of the enemy's best men of war,\> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\Whom, in a bold harangue, the knight\> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\Defies and challenges to fight.\> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\He encounters Talgol, routs the bear\> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\And takes the fiddler prisoner;\> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\Conveys him to enchanted castle,\> 
031:2,0000['  ]| <\There shuts him fast in wooden bastille.\> 
031:2,0001['  ]| There was an ancient, sage philosopher 
031:2,0002['  ]| That$6#1$ had read Alexander*Ross over, 
031:2,0003['  ]| And swore the world, as he could prove, 
031:2,0004['  ]| Was made of fighting and of love:  
031:2,0005['  ]| Just so$3$ romances are, for$3$ what else 
031:2,0006['  ]| Is in$4$ them all but love and battles?  
031:2,0007['  ]| Of the first of these we have no$2$ great matter 
031:2,0008['  ]| To$9$ treat of, but a world of the latter, 
031:2,0009['  ]| In$4$ which$6#1$ to$9$ do the injured right 
031:2,0010['  ]| We mean, in$4$ what concerns just fight.  
031:2,0011['  ]| Certes our authors are to$9$ blame, 
031:2,0012['  ]| For$3$ to$9$ make some well-sounding name 
031:2,0013['  ]| A pattern fit for$4$ modern knights 
031:2,0014['  ]| To$9$ copy out in$4$ frays and fights 
031:2,0015['  ]| (Like$4$ those that$6#1$ a whole street do raze 
031:2,0016['  ]| To$9$ build a palace in$4$ the place).  
031:2,0017['  ]| They never care how many others 
031:2,0018['  ]| They kill, without regard of mothers, 
031:2,0019['  ]| Or wives, or children, so$3$ they can 
031:2,0020['  ]| Make up$5$ some fierce, dead-doing man, 
031:2,0021['  ]| Composed of many ingredient valours, 
031:2,0022['  ]| Just like$4$ the manhood of nine tailors.  
031:2,0023['  ]| So$3$ a wild Tartar, when he spies 
031:2,0024['  ]| A man that$6#1$ is handsome, valiant, wise, 
031:2,0025['  ]| If he can kill him, thinks to$9$ inherit 
031:2,0026['  ]| His wit, his beauty and his spirit, 
031:2,0027['  ]| As if just so$5#1$ much he enjoyed 
031:2,0028['  ]| As in$4$ another is destroyed.  
031:2,0029['  ]| For$3$, when a giant is slain in$4$ fight, 
031:2,0030['  ]| And mowed overthwart, or cleft downright, 
031:2,0031['  ]| It is a heavy case, no$2$ doubt, 
031:2,0032['  ]| A man should have his brains beat out 
031:2,0033['  ]| Because he is tall and has large bones, 
031:2,0034['  ]| As men kill beavers for$4$ their stones.  
031:2,0035['  ]| But as for$4$ our part, we shall tell 
031:2,0036['  ]| The naked truth of what befell, 
031:2,0037['  ]| And, as an equal friend to$4$ both 
031:2,0038['  ]| The knight and bear, but more to$4$ troth, 
031:2,0039['  ]| With neither faction shall take part, 
031:2,0040['  ]| But give to$4$ each his due desert, 
031:2,0041['  ]| And never coin a formal lie of it 
031:2,0042['  ]| To$9$ make the knight overcome the giant.  
031:2,0043['  ]| This being professed we hope is enough, 
031:2,0044['  ]| And now go on$5$ where we left off.  
031:2,0045['  ]| They rode, but authors having not 
031:2,0046['  ]| Determined whether pace or trot 
031:2,0047['  ]| (That$6#2$ is to$9$ say, whether ""tollutation"", 
031:2,0048['  ]| As they do term it, or ""succussation""), 
031:2,0049['  ]| We leave it, and go on$5$, as now 
031:2,0050['  ]| Suppose they did, no$2$ matter how 
031:2,0051['  ]| (Yet some from subtle hints have got 
031:2,0052['  ]| Mysterious light it was a trot.  
031:2,0053['  ]| But let that$6#2$ pass).  They now begun 
031:2,0054['  ]| To$9$ spur their living engines on$5$.  
031:2,0055['  ]| For$3$, as whipped tops and bandied balls, 
031:2,0056['  ]| The learned hold, are animals, 
031:2,0057['  ]| So$3$ horses they affirm to$9$ be 
031:2,0058['  ]| Mere engines made by$4$ geometry, 
031:2,0059['  ]| And were invented first from engines, 
031:2,0060['  ]| As Indian Britons were from penguins.  
031:2,0061['  ]| So$3$ let them be.  And, as I was saying, 
031:2,0062['  ]| They their live engines plied, not staying 
031:2,0063['  ]| Until they reached the fatal champaign 
031:2,0064['  ]| Which$6#1$ the enemy did then encamp on$4$, 
031:2,0065['  ]| The dire Pharsalian plain when battle 
031:2,0066['  ]| Was to$9$ be waged betwixt puissant cattle 
031:2,0067['  ]| And fierce auxiliary men 
031:2,0068['  ]| That$6#1$ came to$9$ aid their brethren, 
031:2,0069['  ]| Who$6#1$ now began to$9$ take the field 
031:2,0070['  ]| As from his steed the knight beheld.  
031:2,0071['  ]| For$3$, as our modern wits behold, 
031:2,0072['  ]| Mounted a pick-back on$4$ the old, 
031:2,0073['  ]| Much further off, much further he, 
031:2,0074['  ]| Raised on$4$ his aged beast could see, 
031:2,0075['  ]| Yet not sufficient to$9$ descry 
031:2,0076['  ]| All postures of the enemy.  
031:2,0077['  ]| And therefore orders the bold squire 
031:2,0078['  ]| To$9$ advance and view their body nigher 
031:2,0079['  ]| That$3$, when their motions he had known, 
031:2,0080['  ]| He might know how to$9$ fit his own.  
031:2,0081['  ]| Meanwhile he stopped his willing steed 
031:2,0082['  ]| To$9$ fit himself for$4$ martial deed.  
031:2,0083['  ]| Both kinds of metal he prepared, 
031:2,0084['  ]| Either to$9$ give blows or to$9$ ward, 
031:2,0085['  ]| Courage within and steel without, 
031:2,0086['  ]| To$9$ give or to$9$ receive a rout.  
031:2,0087['  ]| His death-charged pistols he did fit well, 
031:2,0088['  ]| Drawn out from life-preserving victual.  
031:2,0089['  ]| These being primed, with force he laboured 
031:2,0090['  ]| To$9$ free sword from retentive scabbard 
031:2,0091['  ]| And, after many a painful pluck, 
031:2,0092['  ]| He cleared at length the rugged tuck, 
031:2,0093['  ]| Then shook himself to$9$ see that$6#2$ prowess 
031:2,0094['  ]| In$4$ scabbard of his arms sat loose, 
031:2,0095['  ]| And, raised upon$4$ his desperate foot, 
031:2,0096['  ]| On$4$ stirrup side he gazed about, 
031:2,0097['  ]| Portending blood, like$4$ blazing star, 
031:2,0098['  ]| The beacon of approaching war.  
031:2,0099['  ]| The squire advanced with greater speed 
031:2,0100['  ]| Than could be expected from his steed, 
031:2,0101['  ]| But far more in$4$ returning made, 
031:2,0102['  ]| For$3$ now the foe he had surveyed, 
031:2,0103['  ]| Ranged, as to$4$ him they did appear, 
031:2,0104['  ]| With van, main battle, wings and rear.  
031:2,0105['  ]| In$4$ the head of all this warlike rabble 
031:2,0106['  ]| Crowdero marched, expert and able:  
031:2,0107['  ]| Instead of trumpet and of drum 
031:2,0108['  ]| That$6#1$ makes the warrior's stomach come, 
031:2,0109['  ]| Whose noise whets valour sharp, like$4$ beer 
031:2,0110['  ]| By$4$ thunder turned to$4$ vinegar 
031:2,0111['  ]| (For$3$ if a trumpet sound or drum beat, 
031:2,0112['  ]| Who$6#1$ has not a month's mind to$4$ combat?), 
031:2,0113['  ]| A squeaking engine he applied 
031:2,0114['  ]| Unto his neck on$4$ north-east side, 
031:2,0115['  ]| Just where the hangman does dispose 
031:2,0116['  ]| To$4$ special friends the fatal noose 
031:2,0117['  ]| (For$3$ it is great grace when statesmen straight 
031:2,0118['  ]| Dispatch a friend, let others wait).  
031:2,0119['  ]| His warped ear hung over the strings, 
031:2,0120['  ]| Which$6#1$ was but souse to$4$ chitterlings; 
031:2,0121['  ]| For$3$ guts, some write, before they are sodden, 
031:2,0122['  ]| Are fit for$4$ music or for$4$ pudden, 
031:2,0123['  ]| From whence men borrow every kind 
031:2,0124['  ]| Of minstrelsy by$4$ string or wind.  
031:2,0125['  ]| His grizzly bear was long and thick, 
031:2,0126['  ]| With which$6#1$ he strung his fiddle stick, 
031:2,0127['  ]| For$3$ he to$4$ horse tail scorned to$9$ owe 
031:2,0128['  ]| For$4$ what on$4$ his own chin did grow.  
031:2,0129['  ]| Chiron, the four-legged bard, had both 
031:2,0130['  ]| A beard and tail of his own growth, 
031:2,0131['  ]| And yet by$4$ authors it is averted 
031:2,0132['  ]| He made use only of his beard.  
031:2,0133['  ]| In$4$ Staffordshire, where virtuous worth 
031:2,0134['  ]| Does raise the minstrelsy, not birth; 
031:2,0135['  ]| Where bulls do choose the boldest king 
031:2,0136['  ]| And ruler over the men of string 
031:2,0137['  ]| (As once in$4$ Persia, it is said, 
031:2,0138['  ]| Kings were proclaimed by$4$ a horse that$6#1$ neighed), 
031:2,0139['  ]| He, bravely venturing at a crown, 
031:2,0140['  ]| By$4$ chance of war was beaten down 
031:2,0141['  ]| And wounded sore.  His leg, then broke, 
031:2,0142['  ]| Had got a deputy of oak; 
031:2,0143['  ]| For$3$ when a shin in$4$ fight is cropped, 
031:2,0144['  ]| The knee with one of timber is propped; 
031:2,0145['  ]| Esteemed more honourable than the other, 
031:2,0146['  ]| And takes place, though the younger brother.  
031:2,0147['  ]| Next marched brave Orsin, famous for$4$ 
031:2,0148['  ]| Wise conduct, and success in$4$ war; 
031:2,0149['  ]| A skilful leader, stout, severe, 
031:2,0150['  ]| Now marshal to$4$ the champion bear.  
031:2,0151['  ]| With truncheon tipped with iron head 
031:2,0152['  ]| The warrior to$4$ the lists he led, 
031:2,0153['  ]| With solemn march and stately pace, 
031:2,0154['  ]| But far more grave and solemn face; 
031:2,0155['  ]| Grave as the Emperor of Pegu, 
031:2,0156['  ]| Or Spanish potentate Don*Diego.  
031:2,0157['  ]| This leader was of knowledge great, 
031:2,0158['  ]| Either for$4$ charge or for$4$ retreat; 
031:2,0159['  ]| Knew when to$9$ engage his bear pell-mell 
031:2,0160['  ]| And when to$9$ bring him off as well.  
031:2,0161['  ]| So$3$ lawyers, lest the bear defendant 
031:2,0162['  ]| And plaintiff dog should make an end of it, 
031:2,0163['  ]| Do stave and tail with writs of error, 
031:2,0164['  ]| Reverse of judgement and demurrer, 
031:2,0165['  ]| To$9$ let them breathe awhile, and then 
031:2,0166['  ]| Cry ""Whoop!"" and set them on$5$ again.  
031:2,0167['  ]| As Romulus a wolf did rear, 
031:2,0168['  ]| So$3$ he was dry-nursed by$4$ a bear 
031:2,0169['  ]| That$6#1$ fed him with the purchased prey 
031:2,0170['  ]| Of many a fierce and bloody fray; 
031:2,0171['  ]| Bred up$5$ where discipline most rare is 
031:2,0172['  ]| In$4$ military Garden*Paris.  
031:2,0173['  ]| For$3$ soldiers heretofore did grow 
031:2,0174['  ]| In$4$ gardens, just as weeds do now, 
031:2,0175['  ]| Until some splay-foot politicians 
031:2,0176['  ]| To$4$ Apollo offered up$5$ petitions 
031:2,0177['  ]| For$4$ licensing a new invention 
031:2,0178['  ]| They had found out, of an antique engine, 
031:2,0179['  ]| To$9$ root out all the weeds that$6#1$ grow 
031:2,0180['  ]| In$4$ public garden at a blow 
031:2,0181['  ]| And leave the herbs standing.  Quoth Sir*Sun, 
031:2,0182[W  ]| ""My friends, that$6#2$ is not to$9$ be done"".  
031:2,0183[W  ]| ""Not done?""
031:2,0183['  ]| quoth statesmen,
031:2,0183[W  ]| ""Yes, if it please ye.  
031:2,0184[W  ]| When it is once known you will$1$ say it is easy.""  
031:2,0185[W  ]| ""Why then, let us know it!""
031:2,0185['  ]| quoth Apollo.  
031:2,0186[W  ]| ""We will$1$ beat a drum and they will$1$ all follow."" 
031:2,0187[W  ]| ""A drum?""
031:2,0187['  ]| quoth Phoebus,
031:2,0187[W  ]| ""Troth that$6#2$ is true; 
031:2,0188[W  ]| A pretty invention, quaint and new.  
031:2,0189[W  ]| But though of voice and instrument 
031:2,0190[W  ]| We are, it is true, chief president, 
031:2,0191[W  ]| We such loud music do not profess:  
031:2,0192[W  ]| The devil is master of that$6#2$ office, 
031:2,0193[W  ]| Where it must pass, if it be a drum.  
031:2,0194[W  ]| He will$1$ sign it with \Cler%  Parl% Dom% Com%\ 
031:2,0195[W  ]| To$4$ him apply yourselves, and he 
031:2,0196[W  ]| Will$1$ soon dispatch you for$4$ his fee."" 
031:2,0197['  ]| They did so$5#2$, but it proved so$5#1$ ill, 
031:2,0198['  ]| They had better have let them grow there still.  
031:2,0199['  ]| But to$9$ resume what we discoursing 
031:2,0200['  ]| Were on$5$ before, that$6#2$ is stout Orsin:  
031:2,0201['  ]| That$6#2$ which$6#1$ so$5#1$ oft by$4$ sundry writers 
031:2,0202['  ]| Has been applied to$4$ almost all fighters 
031:2,0203['  ]| More justly may be ascribed to$4$ this 
031:2,0204['  ]| Than any other warrior, \viz\:  
031:2,0205['  ]| None ever acted both parts bolder, 
031:2,0206['  ]| Both of a chieftain and a soldier.  
031:2,0207['  ]| He was of great descent and high 
031:2,0208['  ]| For$4$ splendour and antiquity, 
031:2,0209['  ]| And from celestial origine 
031:2,0210['  ]| Derived himself in$4$ a right line; 
031:2,0211['  ]| Not as the ancient heroes did, 
031:2,0212['  ]| Who$6#1$, that$3$ their base births might be had 
031:2,0213['  ]| (Knowing they were of doubtful gender 
031:2,0214['  ]| And that$3$ they came in$5$ at a windore), 
031:2,0215['  ]| Made Jupiter himself and others 
031:2,0216['  ]| Of the gods gallants to$4$ their own mothers, 
031:2,0217['  ]| To$9$ get on$4$ them a race of champions 
031:2,0218['  ]| (Of which$6#1$ old Homer first made lampoons).  
031:2,0219['  ]| Arctophylax in$4$ northern sphere 
031:2,0220['  ]| Was his undoubted ancestor; 
031:2,0221['  ]| From him his great forefathers came, 
031:2,0222['  ]| And in$4$ all ages bore his name.  
031:2,0223['  ]| Learned he was in$4$ medicinal lore, 
031:2,0224['  ]| For$3$ by$4$ his side a pouch he wore, 
031:2,0225['  ]| Replete with strange hermetic powder 
031:2,0226['  ]| That$6#1$ wounds nine miles point-blanc would solder, 
031:2,0227['  ]| By$4$ skilful chemist with great cost 
031:2,0228['  ]| Extracted from a rotten post, 
031:2,0229['  ]| But of a heavenlier influence 
031:2,0230['  ]| Than that$6#2$ which$6#1$ mountebanks dispense, 
031:2,0231['  ]| Though by$4$ Promethean fire made, 
031:2,0232['  ]| As they do quack that$6#1$ drive that$6#2$ trade.  
031:2,0233['  ]| For$3$, as when slovens do amiss 
031:2,0234['  ]| At others' doors by$4$ stool or piss, 
031:2,0235['  ]| The learned write, a red-hot spit, 
031:2,0236['  ]| Being prudently applied to$4$ it, 
031:2,0237['  ]| Will$1$ convey mischief from the dung 
031:2,0238['  ]| Unto the part that$6#1$ did the wrong, 
031:2,0239['  ]| So$3$ this did healing, and as sure 
031:2,0240['  ]| As that$6#2$ did mischief, this would cure.  
031:2,0241['  ]| Thus virtuous Orsin was endued 
031:2,0242['  ]| With learning, conduct, fortitude 
031:2,0243['  ]| Incomparable; and, as the prince 
031:2,0244['  ]| Of poets, Homer, sung long since, 
031:2,0245['  ]| A skilful leech is better far 
031:2,0246['  ]| Than half a hundred men of war, 
031:2,0247['  ]| So$3$ he appeared, and by$4$ his skill, 
031:2,0248['  ]| No$2$ less than dint of sword, could kill.  
031:2,0249['  ]| The gallant Bruin marched next him, 
031:2,0250['  ]| With visage formidably grim, 
031:2,0251['  ]| And rugged as a Saracen 
031:2,0252['  ]| Or Turk of Mahomet's own kin, 
031:2,0253['  ]| Clad in$4$ a mantle \8della*guer\ 
031:2,0254['  ]| Of rough, impenetrable fur, 
031:2,0255['  ]| And in$4$ his nose, like$4$ Indian king, 
031:2,0256['  ]| He wore for$4$ ornament a ring; 
031:2,0257['  ]| About his neck a three-fold gorget, 
031:2,0258['  ]| As tough as trebled leathern target; 
031:2,0259['  ]| ""Armed"", as heralds cant, and ""langued"", 
031:2,0260['  ]| Or, as the vulgar say, sharp-fanged.  
031:2,0261['  ]| For$3$, as the teeth in$4$ beasts of prey 
031:2,0262['  ]| Are swords with which$6#1$ they fight in$4$ fray, 
031:2,0263['  ]| So$3$ swords in$4$ men of war are teeth 
031:2,0264['  ]| Which$6#1$ they do eat their victual with.  
031:2,0265['  ]| He was by$4$ birth, some authors write, 
031:2,0266['  ]| A Russian, some a Muscovite, 
031:2,0267['  ]| And among the Cossacks had been bred, 
031:2,0268['  ]| Of whom we in$4$ diurnals read, 
031:2,0269['  ]| That$6#1$ serve to$9$ fill up$5$ pages here 
031:2,0270['  ]| As with their bodies ditches there.  
031:2,0271['  ]| Scrimansky was his cousin-german, 
031:2,0272['  ]| With whom he served and fed on$4$ vermin,
031:2,0273['  ]| And when these failed he would suck his claws 
031:2,0274['  ]| And quarter himself upon$4$ his paws.  
031:2,0275['  ]| And though his countrymen, the Huns, 
031:2,0276['  ]| Did use to$9$ stew between their bums 
031:2,0277['  ]| And their warm horses' backs their meat, 
031:2,0278['  ]| And every man his saddle eat, 
031:2,0279['  ]| He was not half so$5#1$ nice as they, 
031:2,0280['  ]| But ate it raw when it came in$4$ his way.  
031:2,0281['  ]| He had traced countries far and near 
031:2,0282['  ]| More than le*Blanc, the traveller, 
031:2,0283['  ]| Who$6#1$ writes, he spoused in$4$ India 
031:2,0284['  ]| Of noble house a lady gay, 
031:2,0285['  ]| And got on$4$ her a race of worthies 
031:2,0286['  ]| As stout as any upon$4$ earth is.  
031:2,0287['  ]| Full many a fight for$4$ him between 
031:2,0288['  ]| Talgol and Orsin oft had been, 
031:2,0289['  ]| Each striving to$9$ deserve the crown 
031:2,0290['  ]| Of a saved citizen.  The one 
031:2,0291['  ]| To$9$ guard his bear, the other fought 
031:2,0292['  ]| To$9$ aid his dog, both made more stout 
031:2,0293['  ]| By$4$ several spurs of neighbourhood, 
031:2,0294['  ]| Church fellow-membership, and blood.  
031:2,0295['  ]| But Talgol, mortal foe to$4$ cows, 
031:2,0296['  ]| Never got ought of him but blows; 
031:2,0297['  ]| Blows hard and heavy, such as he 
031:2,0298['  ]| Had lend, repayed with usury.  
031:2,0299['  ]| Yet Talgol was of courage stout, 
031:2,0300['  ]| And vanquished oftener than he fought; 
031:2,0301['  ]| Inured to$4$ labour, sweat and toil, 
031:2,0302['  ]| And, like$4$ a champion, shone with oil.  
031:2,0303['  ]| Right many a widow his keen blade, 
031:2,0304['  ]| And many fatherless, had made.  
031:2,0305['  ]| He many a boar and huge dun cow 
031:2,0306['  ]| Did, like$4$ another Guy, overthrow; 
031:2,0307['  ]| But Guy with him in$4$ fight compared 
031:2,0308['  ]| Had like$4$ the boar or dun cow fared.  
031:2,0309['  ]| With greater troops of sheep he had fought 
031:2,0310['  ]| Than Ajax or bold Don*Quixote, 
031:2,0311['  ]| And many a serpent of fell kind, 
031:2,0312['  ]| With wings before and stings behind 
031:2,0313['  ]| Subdued, as poets say long agone 
031:2,0314['  ]| Bold Sir*George Saint*George did the dragon.  
031:2,0315['  ]| Nor engine, nor device polemic, 
031:2,0316['  ]| Disease, nor doctor epidemic, 
031:2,0317['  ]| Though stored with deletery medicines 
031:2,0318['  ]| (Which$6#1$ whosoever took is dead since), 
031:2,0319['  ]| Ever sent so$5#1$ vast a colony 
031:2,0320['  ]| To$4$ both the underworlds as he.  
031:2,0321['  ]| For$3$ he was of that$6#2$ noble trade 
031:2,0322['  ]| That$6#1$ demigods and heroes made, 
031:2,0323['  ]| Slaughter and knocking on$4$ the head, 
031:2,0324['  ]| The trade to$4$ which$6#1$ they all were bred, 
031:2,0325['  ]| And is, like$4$ others, glorious when 
031:2,0326['  ]| It is great and large, but base if mean.  
031:2,0327['  ]| The former rides in$4$ triumph for$4$ it, 
031:2,0328['  ]| The latter in$4$ a two-wheeled chariot, 
031:2,0329['  ]| For$4$ daring to$9$ profane a thing 
031:2,0330['  ]| So$5#1$ sacred, with vile bungleing.  
031:2,0331['  ]| Next these the brave Magnano came, 
031:2,0332['  ]| Magnano, great in$4$ martial fame; 
031:2,0333['  ]| Yet, when with Orsin he waged fight, 
031:2,0334['  ]| It is sung he got but little by$4$ it.  
031:2,0335['  ]| Yet he was fierce as forest boar, 
031:2,0336['  ]| Whose spoils upon$4$ his back he wore, 
031:2,0337['  ]| As thick as Ajax' seven-fold shield, 
031:2,0338['  ]| Which$6#1$ over his brazen arms he held.  
031:2,0339['  ]| But brass was feeble to$9$ resist 
031:2,0340['  ]| The fury of his armed fist, 
031:2,0341['  ]| Nor could the hardest iron hold out 
031:2,0342['  ]| Against his blows, but they would through it.  
031:2,0343['  ]| In$4$ magic he was deeply read 
031:2,0344['  ]| As he that$6#1$ made the brazen head; 
031:2,0345['  ]| Profoundly skilled in$4$ the black art 
031:2,0346['  ]| As English Merlin for$4$ his heart, 
031:2,0347['  ]| But far more skilful in$4$ the spheres 
031:2,0348['  ]| Than he was at the sieve and shears.  
031:2,0349['  ]| He could transform himself in$4$ colour 
031:2,0350['  ]| As like$4$ the devil as a collier; 
031:2,0351['  ]| As like$2$ as hypocrites in$4$ show 
031:2,0352['  ]| Are to$4$ true saints, or crow to$4$ crow.  
031:2,0353['  ]| Of warlike engines he was author, 
031:2,0354['  ]| Devised for$4$ quick despatch of slaughter.  
031:2,0355['  ]| The cannon, blunderbuss and saker 
031:2,0356['  ]| He was the inventor of and maker.  
031:2,0357['  ]| The trumpet and the kettle-drum 
031:2,0358['  ]| Did both from his invention come.  
031:2,0359['  ]| He was the first that$6#1$ ever did teach 
031:2,0360['  ]| To$9$ make, and how to$9$ stop a breach.  
031:2,0361['  ]| A lance he bore with iron pike; 
031:2,0362['  ]| The one half would thrust, the other strike, 
031:2,0363['  ]| And when their forces he had joined 
031:2,0364['  ]| He scorned to$9$ turn his parts behind.  
031:2,0365['  ]| He Trulla loved, Trulla more bright 
031:2,0366['  ]| Than burnished armour of her knight; 
031:2,0367['  ]| A bold virago, stout and tall 
031:2,0368['  ]| As Joan of France or English Mall.  
031:2,0369['  ]| Through perils both of wind and limb, 
031:2,0370['  ]| Through thick and thin she followed him 
031:2,0371['  ]| In$4$ every adventure he undertook 
031:2,0372['  ]| And never him or it forsook.  
031:2,0373['  ]| At breach of wall or hedge-surprise 
031:2,0374['  ]| She shared in$4$ the hazard and the prize; 
031:2,0375['  ]| At beating quarters up$5$ or forage 
031:2,0376['  ]| Behaved herself with matchless courage, 
031:2,0377['  ]| And laid about in$4$ fight more busily 
031:2,0378['  ]| Than the Amazonian dame Penthesile.  
031:2,0379['  ]| And, though some critics here cry shame 
031:2,0380['  ]| And say our authors are to$9$ blame 
031:2,0381['  ]| That$6#1$ (spite of all philosophers 
031:2,0382['  ]| Who$6#1$ hold no$2$ females stout but bears, 
031:2,0383['  ]| And heretofore did so$5#1$ abhor 
031:2,0384['  ]| Their women should pretend to$9$ war, 
031:2,0385['  ]| They would not suffer the stoutest dame 
031:2,0386['  ]| To$9$ swear by$4$ Hercules his name) 
031:2,0387['  ]| Make feeble ladies in$4$ their works 
031:2,0388['  ]| To$9$ fight like$4$ termagants and Turks; 
031:2,0389['  ]| To$9$ lay their native arms aside, 
031:2,0390['  ]| Their modesty, and ride astride; 
031:2,0391['  ]| To$9$ run a-tilt at men, and wield 
031:2,0392['  ]| Their naked tools in$4$ open field; 
031:2,0393['  ]| As stout Armida, bold Thalestris, 
031:2,0394['  ]| And she that$6#1$ would have been the mistress 
031:2,0395['  ]| Of Gondibert, but he had grace 
031:2,0396['  ]| And rather took a country lass; 
031:2,0397['  ]| They say it is false, without all sense, 
031:2,0398['  ]| But of pernicious consequence 
031:2,0399['  ]| To$4$ government, which$6#1$ they suppose 
031:2,0400['  ]| Can never be upheld in$4$ prose; 
031:2,0401['  ]| Strip nature naked to$4$ the skin, 
031:2,0402['  ]| You will$1$ find about her no$2$ such thing.  
031:2,0403['  ]| It may be so$5#2$, yet what we tell 
031:2,0404['  ]| Of Trulla that$6#1$ is improbable 
031:2,0405['  ]| Shall be deposed by$4$ those have seen it, 
031:2,0406['  ]| Or, what is as good, produced in$4$ print, 
031:2,0407['  ]| And if they will$1$ not take our word, 
031:2,0408['  ]| We will$1$ prove it true upon$4$ record.  
031:2,0409['  ]| The upright Cerdon next advanced, 
031:2,0410['  ]| Of all his race the valiantest, 
031:2,0411['  ]| Cerdon the great, renowned in$4$ song, 
031:2,0412['  ]| Like$4$ Hercules, for$4$ repair of wrong.  
031:2,0413['  ]| He raised the low and fortified 
031:2,0414['  ]| The weak against the strongest side.  
031:2,0415['  ]| Ill has he read that$6#1$ never hit 
031:2,0416['  ]| On$4$ him in$4$ muse's deathless writ.  
031:2,0417['  ]| He had a weapon keen and fierce 
031:2,0418['  ]| That$6#1$ through a bull-hide shield would pierce 
031:2,0419['  ]| And cut it in$4$ a thousand pieces, 
031:2,0420['  ]| Though tougher than the knight of Greece his, 
031:2,0421['  ]| With whom his black-thumbed ancestor  
031:2,0422['  ]| Was comrade in$4$ the ten years war.  
031:2,0423['  ]| For$3$ when the restless Greeks sat down 
031:2,0424['  ]| So$5#1$ many years before Troy town, 
031:2,0425['  ]| And were renowned, as Homer writes, 
031:2,0426['  ]| For$4$ well-soled boots no$2$ less than fights, 
031:2,0427['  ]| They owed that$6#2$ glory only to$4$ 
031:2,0428['  ]| His ancestor that$6#1$ made them so$5#2$.  
031:2,0429['  ]| Fast friend he was to$4$ reformation 
031:2,0430['  ]| Until it was worn quite out of fashion; 
031:2,0431['  ]| Next rectifier of wry law, 
031:2,0432['  ]| And would make three to$9$ cure one flaw; 
031:2,0433['  ]| Learned he was and could take note, 
031:2,0434['  ]| Transcribe, collect, translate and quote; 
031:2,0435['  ]| But preaching was his chiefest talent, 
031:2,0436['  ]| Or argument, in$4$ which$6#1$ being valiant, 
031:2,0437['  ]| He used to$9$ lay about and stickle, 
031:2,0438['  ]| Like$4$ ram or bull, at conventicle:  
031:2,0439['  ]| For$3$ disputants, like$4$ rams and bulls, 
031:2,0440['  ]| Do fight with arms that$6#1$ spring from skulls.  
031:2,0441['  ]| Last Colon came, bold man of war, 
031:2,0442['  ]| Destined to$4$ blows by$4$ fatal star; 
031:2,0443['  ]| Right expert in$4$ command of horse, 
031:2,0444['  ]| But cruel and without remorse.  
031:2,0445['  ]| That$6#2$ which$6#1$ of centaur long ago 
031:2,0446['  ]| Was said, and has been wrested to$4$ 
031:2,0447['  ]| Some other knights, was true of this:  
031:2,0448['  ]| He and his horse were of a piece.  
031:2,0449['  ]| One spirit did inform them both, 
031:2,0450['  ]| The self-same vigour, fury, wroth; 
031:2,0451['  ]| Yet he was much the rougher part 
031:2,0452['  ]| And always had a harder heart, 
031:2,0453['  ]| Although his horse had been of those 
031:2,0454['  ]| That$6#1$ fed on$4$ man's flesh, as fame goes.  
031:2,0455['  ]| Strange food for$4$ horse!  and yet, alas, 
031:2,0456['  ]| It may be true, for$3$ flesh is grass.  
031:2,0457['  ]| Sturdy he was, and no$2$ less able 
031:2,0458['  ]| Than Hercules to$9$ cleanse a stable; 
031:2,0459['  ]| As great a drover, and as great 
031:2,0460['  ]| A critic too in$4$ hog or neat.  
031:2,0461['  ]| He ripped the womb up$5$ of his mother, 
031:2,0462['  ]| Dame*Tellus, because she wanted fother 
031:2,0463['  ]| And provender wherewith to$9$ feed 
031:2,0464['  ]| Himself and his less cruel steed.  
031:2,0465['  ]| It was a question whether he 
031:2,0466['  ]| Or his horse were of a family 
031:2,0467['  ]| More worshipful, till antiquaries 
031:2,0468['  ]| (After they had almost pored out their eyes) 
031:2,0469['  ]| Did very learnedly decide 
031:2,0470['  ]| The business on$4$ the horse's side, 
031:2,0471['  ]| And proved not only horse, but cows, 
031:2,0472['  ]| Nay pigs were of the elder house:  
031:2,0473['  ]| For$3$ beasts, when man was but a piece 
031:2,0474['  ]| Of earth himself, did the earth possess.  
031:2,0475['  ]| These worthies were the chief that$6#1$ led 
031:2,0476['  ]| The combatants, each in$4$ the head 
031:2,0477['  ]| Of his command, with arms and rage 
031:2,0478['  ]| Ready and longing to$9$ engage.  
031:2,0479['  ]| The numerous rabble was drawn out 
031:2,0480['  ]| Of several countries round about, 
031:2,0481['  ]| From villages remote and shires 
031:2,0482['  ]| Of east and western hemispheres.  
031:2,0483['  ]| From foreign parishes and regions, 
031:2,0484['  ]| Of different manners, speech, religions 
031:2,0485['  ]| Came men and mastiffs, some to$9$ fight 
031:2,0486['  ]| For$4$ fame and honour, some for$4$ sight.  
031:2,0487['  ]| And now the field of death, the lists, 
031:2,0488['  ]| Were entered by$4$ antagonists, 
031:2,0489['  ]| And blood was ready to$9$ be broached, 
031:2,0490['  ]| When Hudibras in$4$ haste approached 
031:2,0491['  ]| With squire and weapons to$9$ attack them, 
031:2,0492['  ]| But first from his horse bespake them:  
031:2,0493[A  ]| ""What rage, O citizens, what fury 
031:2,0494[A  ]| Doth you to$4$ these dire actions hurry?  
031:2,0495[A  ]| What oestrum, what phrenetic mood 
031:2,0496[A  ]| Makes you thus lavish of your blood, 
031:2,0497[A  ]| While the proud Vies your trophies boast 
031:2,0498[A  ]| And unrevenged walks *** ghost?  
031:2,0499[A  ]| What towns, what garrison might you 
031:2,0500[A  ]| With hazard of this blood subdue, 
031:2,0501[A  ]| Which$6#1$ now you are bent to$9$ throw away 
031:2,0502[A  ]| In$4$ vain, untriumphable fray?  
031:2,0503[A  ]| Shall saints in$4$ civil bloodshed wallow 
031:2,0504[A  ]| Of saints, and let the cause lie fallow?  
031:2,0505[A  ]| The cause, for$4$ which$6#1$ we fought and swore 
031:2,0506[A  ]| So$5#1$ boldly, shall we now give over?  
031:2,0507[A  ]| Then because quarrels still are seen 
031:2,0508[A  ]| With oaths and swearing to$9$ begin, 
031:2,0509[A  ]| The solemn League and Covenant 
031:2,0510[A  ]| Will$1$ seem a mere god-damn-me rant, 
031:2,0511[A  ]| And we that$6#1$ took it and have fought, 
031:2,0512[A  ]| As lewd as drunkards that$6#1$ fall out.  
031:2,0513[A  ]| For$3$ as we make war for$4$ the King 
031:2,0514[A  ]| Against himself, the self-same thing 
031:2,0515[A  ]| Some will$1$ not stick to$9$ swear we do 
031:2,0516[A  ]| For$4$ God and for$4$ religion too.  
031:2,0517[A  ]| For$3$ if bear-baiting we allow, 
031:2,0518[A  ]| What good can reformation do?  
031:2,0519[A  ]| The blood and treasure that$6#1$ is laid out 
031:2,0520[A  ]| Is thrown away and goes for$4$ nought.  
031:2,0521[A  ]| Are these the fruits of the Protestation, 
031:2,0522[A  ]| The prototype of reformation, 
031:2,0523[A  ]| Which$6#1$ all the saints, and some since martyrs, 
031:2,0524[A  ]| Wore in$4$ their hats like$4$ wedding-garters 
031:2,0525[A  ]| When it was resolved by$4$ either house 
031:2,0526[A  ]| Six members' quarrel to$9$ espouse?  
031:2,0527[A  ]| Did they for$4$ this draw down the rabble 
031:2,0528[A  ]| With zeal and noises formidable, 
031:2,0529[A  ]| And make all cries about the town 
031:2,0530[A  ]| Join throats to$9$ cry the bishops down?  
031:2,0531[A  ]| Who$6#1$, having round begirt the palace 
031:2,0532[A  ]| (As once a month they do the gallows), 
031:2,0533[A  ]| As Members gave the sign about, 
031:2,0534[A  ]| Set up$5$ their throats with hideous shout; 
031:2,0535[A  ]| When tinkers bawled aloud to$9$ settle 
031:2,0536[A  ]| Church discipline, for$4$ patching kettle; 
031:2,0537[A  ]| No$2$ sow-gelder did blow his horn 
031:2,0538[A  ]| To$9$ geld a cat, but cried "Reform"; 
031:2,0539[A  ]| The oyster-women locked their fish up$5$ 
031:2,0540[A  ]| And trudged away to$9$ cry "No$2$ bishop"; 
031:2,0541[A  ]| The mousetrap-men laid save-alls by$5$ 
031:2,0542[A  ]| And against evil counsellors did cry; 
031:2,0543[A  ]| Botchers left old clothes in$4$ the lurch 
031:2,0544[A  ]| And fell to$9$ turn and patch the church; 
031:2,0545[A  ]| Some cried "The Covenant", instead 
031:2,0546[A  ]| Of "Pudding-pies and gingerbread", 
031:2,0547[A  ]| And some for$4$ broom, old boots and shoes, 
031:2,0548[A  ]| Bawled out to$9$ purge the Commons' House; 
031:2,0549[A  ]| Instead of "Kitchen-stuff", some cry 
031:2,0550[A  ]| "A gospel-preaching ministry", 
031:2,0551[A  ]| And some for$4$ old suits, coats or cloak, 
031:2,0552[A  ]| "No$2$ surplices nor service book".  
031:2,0553[A  ]| A strange harmonious inclination 
031:2,0554[A  ]| Of all degrees to$4$ reformation!  
031:2,0555[A  ]| And is this all?  Is this the end 
031:2,0556[A  ]| To$4$ which$6#1$ these carryings*on did tend?  
031:2,0557[A  ]| Hath public faith like$4$ a young heir 
031:2,0558[A  ]| For$4$ this taken up$5$ all sorts of ware, 
031:2,0559[A  ]| And run into every tradesman's book 
031:2,0560[A  ]| Till both turned bankrupts and are broke?  
031:2,0561[A  ]| Did saints for$4$ this bring in$5$ their plate 
031:2,0562[A  ]| And crowd as if they came too late?  
031:2,0563[A  ]| For$3$ when they thought the cause had need on$4$ it, 
031:2,0564[A  ]| Happy was he that$6#1$ could be rid on$4$ it.  
031:2,0565[A  ]| Did they coin piss-pots, bowls and flagons 
031:2,0566[A  ]| Into officers of horse and dragoons, 
031:2,0567[A  ]| And into pikes and musketeers 
031:2,0568[A  ]| Stamp beakers, cups and porringers?  
031:2,0569[A  ]| A thimble, bodkin and a spoon 
031:2,0570[A  ]| Did start up$5$ living men as soon 
031:2,0571[A  ]| As in$4$ the furnace they were thrown, 
031:2,0572[A  ]| Just like$4$ the dragon's teeth being sown.  
031:2,0573[A  ]| Then was the cause all gold and plate, 
031:2,0574[A  ]| The brethren's offerings, consecrate 
031:2,0575[A  ]| Like$4$ the Hebrew calf, and down before it 
031:2,0576[A  ]| The saints fell prostrate to$9$ adore it.  
031:2,0577[A  ]| So$3$ say the wicked ~~ and will$1$ you 
031:2,0578[A  ]| Make that$6#2$ sarcasmous scandal true, 
031:2,0579[A  ]| By$4$ running after dogs and bears, 
031:2,0580[A  ]| Beasts more unclean than calves or steers?  
031:2,0581[A  ]| Have powerful preachers plied their tongues 
031:2,0582[A  ]| And laid themselves out and their lungs; 
031:2,0583[A  ]| Used all means, both direct and sinister, 
031:2,0584[A  ]| In$4$ the power of gospel-preaching minister?  
031:2,0585[A  ]| Have they invented tones to$9$ win 
031:2,0586[A  ]| The women, and make them draw in$5$ 
031:2,0587[A  ]| The men, as Indians with a female 
031:2,0588[A  ]| Tame elephant inveigle the male?  
031:2,0589[A  ]| Have they told providence what it must do, 
031:2,0590[A  ]| Whom to$9$ avoid and whom to$9$ trust to$4$?  
031:2,0591[A  ]| Discovered the enemy's design, 
031:2,0592[A  ]| And which$6#1$ way best to$9$ countermine; 
031:2,0593[A  ]| Prescribed what ways it hath to$9$ work, 
031:2,0594[A  ]| Or it will$1$ never advance the kirk; 
031:2,0595[A  ]| Told it the news of the last express, 
031:2,0596[A  ]| And, after good or bad success, 
031:2,0597[A  ]| Made prayers, not so$5#1$ like$4$ petitions 
031:2,0598[A  ]| As overtures and propositions 
031:2,0599[A  ]| (Such as the army did present 
031:2,0600[A  ]| To$4$ their creator, the parliament) 
031:2,0601[A  ]| In$4$ which$6#1$ they freely will$1$ confess 
031:2,0602[A  ]| They will$1$ not, can not acquiesce 
031:2,0603[A  ]| Unless the work be carried on$5$ 
031:2,0604[A  ]| In$4$ the same way they have begun, 
031:2,0605[A  ]| By$4$ setting church and commonweal 
031:2,0606[A  ]| All on$4$ a flame bright as their zeal 
031:2,0607[A  ]| On$4$ which$6#1$ the saints were all agog ~~ 
031:2,0608[A  ]| And all this for$4$ a bear and dog?  
031:2,0609[A  ]| The parliament drew up$5$ petitions 
031:2,0610[A  ]| To$4$ itself, and sent them, like$4$ commissions, 
031:2,0611[A  ]| To$4$ well-affected persons down 
031:2,0612[A  ]| In$4$ every city and great town, 
031:2,0613[A  ]| With power to$9$ levy horse and men, 
031:2,0614[A  ]| Only to$9$ bring them back again.  
031:2,0615[A  ]| For$4$ this did many, many a mile, 
031:2,0616[A  ]| Ride manfully in$4$ rank and file 
031:2,0617[A  ]| With papers in$4$ their hats that$6#1$ showed 
031:2,0618[A  ]| As if they to$4$ the pillory rode.  
031:2,0619[A  ]| Have all these courses, these efforts, 
031:2,0620[A  ]| Been tried by$4$ people of all sorts, 
031:2,0621[A  ]| \7Velis 7et 7remis, 7omnibus 7nervis,\ 
031:2,0622[A  ]| And all to$9$ advance the cause's service?  
031:2,0623[A  ]| And shall all now be thrown away 
031:2,0624[A  ]| In$4$ petulant intestine fray?  
031:2,0625[A  ]| Shall we that$6#1$ in$4$ the Covenant swore 
031:2,0626[A  ]| Each man of us to$9$ run before 
031:2,0627[A  ]| Another still in$4$ reformation, 
031:2,0628[A  ]| Give dogs and bears a dispensation?  
031:2,0629[A  ]| How will$1$ dissenting brethren relish it?  
031:2,0630[A  ]| What will$1$ malignants say?  \7Videlicet\, 
031:2,0631[A  ]| That$3$ each man swore to$9$ do his best 
031:2,0632[A  ]| To$9$ damn and perjure all the rest, 
031:2,0633[A  ]| And bid the devil take the hinmost, 
031:2,0634[A  ]| Which$6#1$ at this race is like$5$ to$9$ win most.  
031:2,0635[A  ]| They will$1$ say our business to$9$ reform 
031:2,0636[A  ]| The church and state is but a worm; 
031:2,0637[A  ]| For$3$ to$9$ subscribe, unsight, unseen, 
031:2,0638[A  ]| To$4$ an unknown church's discipline 
031:2,0639[A  ]| What is it else but beforehand 
031:2,0640[A  ]| To$9$ engage, and after understand?  
031:2,0641[A  ]| For$3$ when we swore to$9$ carry on$4$ 
031:2,0642[A  ]| The present reformation 
031:2,0643[A  ]| According to$4$ the purest mode 
031:2,0644[A  ]| Of churches best-reformed abroad, 
031:2,0645[A  ]| What did we else but make a vow 
031:2,0646[A  ]| To$9$ do we know not what nor how?  
031:2,0647[A  ]| For$3$ no$2$ three of us will$1$ agree 
031:2,0648[A  ]| Where, or what churches these should be, 
031:2,0649[A  ]| And is, indeed, the self-same case 
031:2,0650[A  ]| With theirs that$6#1$ swore Etceteras, 
031:2,0651[A  ]| Or the French League, in$4$ which$6#1$ men vowed 
031:2,0652[A  ]| To$9$ fight to$4$ the last drop of blood.  
031:2,0653[A  ]| These slanders will$1$ be thrown upon$4$ 
031:2,0654[A  ]| The cause and work we carry on$5$, 
031:2,0655[A  ]| If we permit men to$9$ run headlong 
031:2,0656[A  ]| To$4$ exorbitancies fit for$4$ Bedlam, 
031:2,0657[A  ]| Rather than gospel-walking times 
031:2,0658[A  ]| When slightest sins are greatest crimes.  
031:2,0659[A  ]| But we the matter so$5#2$ shall handle 
031:2,0660[A  ]| As to$9$ remove that$6#2$ odious scandal.  
031:2,0661[A  ]| In$4$ name of king and parliament 
031:2,0662[A  ]| I charge ye all, no$2$ more foment 
031:2,0663[A  ]| This feud, but keep the peace between 
031:2,0664[A  ]| Your brethren and your countrymen, 
031:2,0665[A  ]| And to$4$ those places straight repair 
031:2,0666[A  ]| Where your respective dwellings are.  
031:2,0667[A  ]| But, to$4$ that$6#2$ purpose, first surrender 
031:2,0668[A  ]| The fiddler, as the prime offender, 
031:2,0669[A  ]| The incendiary vile that$6#1$ is chief 
031:2,0670[A  ]| Author and engineer of mischief, 
031:2,0671[A  ]| That$6#1$ makes division between friends 
031:2,0672[A  ]| For$4$ profane and malignant ends.  
031:2,0673[A  ]| He and that$6#2$ engine of vile noise 
031:2,0674[A  ]| On$4$ which$6#1$ illegally he plays 
031:2,0675[A  ]| Shall (\7dictum 7factum\) both be brought 
031:2,0676[A  ]| To$4$ condign punishment, as they ought.  
031:2,0677[A  ]| This must be done, and I would fain see 
031:2,0678[A  ]| Mortal so$5#1$ sturdy as to$9$ gainsay; 
031:2,0679[A  ]| For$3$ then I will$1$ take another course, 
031:2,0680[A  ]| And soon reduce you all by$4$ force."" 
031:2,0681['  ]| This said, he clapped his hand on$4$ sword 
031:2,0682['  ]| To$9$ show he meant to$9$ keep his word.  
031:2,0683['  ]| But Talgol, who$6#1$ had long suppressed 
031:2,0684['  ]| Enflamed wrath in$4$ glowing breast, 
031:2,0685['  ]| Which$6#1$ now began to$9$ rage and burn as 
031:2,0686['  ]| Implacably as flame in$4$ furnace, 
031:2,0687['  ]| Thus answered him:
031:2,0687[D  ]| ""Thou vermin wretched 
031:2,0688[D  ]| As ever in$4$ measled pork was hatched!  
031:2,0689[D  ]| Thou tail of worship that$6#1$ dost grow 
031:2,0690[D  ]| On$4$ rump of justice as of cow!  
031:2,0691[D  ]| How darest thou, with that$6#2$ sullen luggage 
031:2,0692[D  ]| Of thyself, old iron and other baggage, 
031:2,0693[D  ]| With which$6#1$ thy steed of bones and leather 
031:2,0694[D  ]| Has broke his wind in$4$ halting hither, 
031:2,0695[D  ]| How darest thou, I say, adventure thus 
031:2,0696[D  ]| To$9$ oppose thy lumber against us?  
031:2,0697[D  ]| Could thine impertinence find out 
031:2,0698[D  ]| No$2$ work to$9$ employ itself about, 
031:2,0699[D  ]| Where thou, secure from wooden blow, 
031:2,0700[D  ]| Thy busy vanity mightst show?  
031:2,0701[D  ]| Was no$2$ dispute afoot between 
031:2,0702[D  ]| The caterwauling brethren?  
031:2,0703[D  ]| No$2$ subtle question raised among 
031:2,0704[D  ]| Those out of their wits and those in$4$ the wrong?  
031:2,0705[D  ]| No$2$ prize between those combatants 
031:2,0706[D  ]| Of the times, the land and water saints, 
031:2,0707[D  ]| Where thou mightst stickle without hazard 
031:2,0708[D  ]| Of outrage to$4$ thy die and mazard, 
031:2,0709[D  ]| And not for$4$ want of business come 
031:2,0710[D  ]| To$4$ us to$9$ be thus troublesome; 
031:2,0711[D  ]| To$9$ interrupt our better sort 
031:2,0712[D  ]| Of disputants, and spoil our sport?  
031:2,0713[D  ]| Was there no$2$ felony, no$2$ bawd, 
031:2,0714[D  ]| Cutpurse nor burglary abroad?  
031:2,0715[D  ]| No$2$ stolen pig nor plundered goose 
031:2,0716[D  ]| To$9$ tie thee up$5$ from breaking loose?  
031:2,0717[D  ]| No$2$ ale unlicensed, broken hedge, 
031:2,0718[D  ]| For$4$ which$6#1$ thou statute mightst allege, 
031:2,0719[D  ]| To$9$ keep thee busy from foul evil 
031:2,0720[D  ]| And shame due to$4$ thee from the devil?  
031:2,0721[D  ]| Did no$2$ committee sit, where he 
031:2,0722[D  ]| Might cut out journey-work for$4$ thee, 
031:2,0723[D  ]| And set thee a task with subornation 
031:2,0724[D  ]| To$9$ stitch up$5$ sale and sequestration, 
031:2,0725[D  ]| To$9$ cheat with holiness and zeal 
031:2,0726[D  ]| All parties and the commonweal?  
031:2,0727[D  ]| Much better had it been for$4$ thee 
031:2,0728[D  ]| He had kept thee where thou art used to$9$ be, 
031:2,0729[D  ]| Or sent thee on$4$ business any whither, 
031:2,0730[D  ]| So$3$ he had never brought thee hither.  
031:2,0731[D  ]| But if thou hast brain enough in$4$ skull 
031:2,0732[D  ]| To$9$ keep within its lodging whole, 
031:2,0733[D  ]| And not provoke the rage of stones 
031:2,0734[D  ]| And cudgels to$4$ thy hide and bones, 
031:2,0735[D  ]| Tremble, and vanish while thou mayst, 
031:2,0736[D  ]| Which$6#1$ I will$1$ not promise if thou stayest."" 
031:2,0737['  ]| At this the knight grew high in$4$ wroth 
031:2,0738['  ]| And, lifting hands and eyes up$5$ both, 
031:2,0739['  ]| Three times he smote on$4$ stomach stout, 
031:2,0740['  ]| From whence at length these words broke out:  
031:2,0741[A  ]| ""Was I for$4$ this entitled Sir, 
031:2,0742[A  ]| And girt with trusty sword and spur, 
031:2,0743[A  ]| For$4$ fame and honour to$9$ wage battle, 
031:2,0744[A  ]| Thus to$9$ be braved by$4$ foe to$4$ cattle?  
031:2,0745[A  ]| Not all that$6#2$ pride that$6#1$ makes thee swell 
031:2,0746[A  ]| As big as thou dost blow-up veal; 
031:2,0747[A  ]| Nor all thy tricks and sleights to$9$ cheat, 
031:2,0748[A  ]| And sell thy carrion for$4$ good meat; 
031:2,0749[A  ]| Not all thy magic to$9$ repair 
031:2,0750[A  ]| Decayed old age in$4$ tough, lean ware, 
031:2,0751[A  ]| Make natural death appear thy work, 
031:2,0752[A  ]| And stop the gangrene in$4$ stale pork; 
031:2,0753[A  ]| Not all that$6#2$ force that$6#1$ makes thee proud, 
031:2,0754[A  ]| Because thy bullock never withstood, 
031:2,0755[A  ]| Though armed with all thy cleavers, knives 
031:2,0756[A  ]| And axes made to$9$ hew down lives, 
031:2,0757[A  ]| Shall save or help thee to$9$ evade 
031:2,0758[A  ]| The hand of justice or this blade, 
031:2,0759[A  ]| Which$6#1$ I, her sword-bearer, do carry 
031:2,0760[A  ]| For$4$ civil deed and military; 
031:2,0761[A  ]| Nor shall these words of venom base, 
031:2,0762[A  ]| Which$6#1$ thou hast from their native place, 
031:2,0763[A  ]| Thy stomach, pumped to$9$ fling on$4$ me, 
031:2,0764[A  ]| Go unrevenged, though I am free.  
031:2,0765[A  ]| Thou down the same throat shalt devour them, 
031:2,0766[A  ]| Like$4$ tainted beef, and pay dear for$4$ them.  
031:2,0767[A  ]| Nor shall it ever be said that$3$ wight 
031:2,0768[A  ]| With gauntlet blue and bases white, 
031:2,0769[A  ]| And round, blunt dudgeon by$4$ his side, 
031:2,0770[A  ]| So$5#1$ great a man at arms defied 
031:2,0771[A  ]| With words far bitterer than wormwood, 
031:2,0772[A  ]| That$6#1$ would in$4$ Job or Grizel stir mood.  
031:2,0773[A  ]| Dogs with their tongues their wounds do heal, 
031:2,0774[A  ]| But men with hands, as thou shalt feel."" 
031:2,0775['  ]| This said, with hasty rage he snatched 
031:2,0776['  ]| His gun-shot, that$6#1$ in$4$ holster watched, 
031:2,0777['  ]| And, bending cock, he levelled full 
031:2,0778['  ]| Against the outside of Talgol's skull, 
031:2,0779['  ]| Vowing that$3$ he should never stir further, 
031:2,0780['  ]| Nor henceforth cow or bullock murther.  
031:2,0781['  ]| But Pallas came in$4$ shape of rust, 
031:2,0782['  ]| And betwixt the spring and hammer thrust 
031:2,0783['  ]| Her Gorgon shield, which$6#1$ made the cock 
031:2,0784['  ]| Stand stiff, as if it were turned to$4$ a stock.  
031:2,0785['  ]| Meanwhile fierce Talgol, gathering might, 
031:2,0786['  ]| With rugged truncheon charged the knight, 
031:2,0787['  ]| And he his rusty pistol held 
031:2,0788['  ]| To$9$ take the blow on$5$, like$4$ a shield.  
031:2,0789['  ]| The gun recoiled, as well it might, 
031:2,0790['  ]| Not used to$4$ such a kind of fight, 
031:2,0791['  ]| And shrunk from its great master's gripe, 
031:2,0792['  ]| Knocked down and stunned with mortal stripe.  
031:2,0793['  ]| Then Hudibras with furious haste 
031:2,0794['  ]| Drew out his sword, yet not so$5#1$ fast 
031:2,0795['  ]| But Talgol first with hardy thwack 
031:2,0796['  ]| Twice bruised his head and twice his back.  
031:2,0797['  ]| But when his nut-brown sword was out, 
031:2,0798['  ]| Courageously he laid about, 
031:2,0799['  ]| Imprinting many a wound upon$4$ 
031:2,0800['  ]| His mortal foe, the truncheon.  
031:2,0801['  ]| The trusty cudgel did oppose 
031:2,0802['  ]| Itself against dead-doing blows, 
031:2,0803['  ]| To$9$ guard its leader from fell bane, 
031:2,0804['  ]| And then revenged itself again.  
031:2,0805['  ]| And though the sword, some understood, 
031:2,0806['  ]| In$4$ force had much the odds of wood, 
031:2,0807['  ]| It was nothing so$5#2$:  both sides were ballanced 
031:2,0808['  ]| So$5#1$ equal, none knew which$6#1$ was valiantest.  
031:2,0809['  ]| For$3$ wood with honour being engaged 
031:2,0810['  ]| Is so$5#1$ implacably enraged, 
031:2,0811['  ]| Though iron hew and mangle more, 
031:2,0812['  ]| Wood wounds and bruises honour more.  
031:2,0813['  ]| And now both knights were out of breath, 
031:2,0814['  ]| Tired in$4$ the hot pursuit of death, 
031:2,0815['  ]| While all the rest, amazed, stood still, 
031:2,0816['  ]| Expecting which$6#1$ should take or kill.  
031:2,0817['  ]| This Hudibras observed, and fretting 
031:2,0818['  ]| Conquest should be so$5#1$ long a-getting, 
031:2,0819['  ]| He drew up$5$ all his force into 
031:2,0820['  ]| One body, and that$6#2$ into one blow.  
031:2,0821['  ]| But Talgol wisely avoided it 
031:2,0822['  ]| By$4$ cunning sleight; for$3$, had it hit, 
031:2,0823['  ]| The upper part of him the blow 
031:2,0824['  ]| Had slit, as sure as that$6#2$ below.  
031:2,0825['  ]| Meanwhile the incomparable Colon 
031:2,0826['  ]| To$9$ aid his friend began to$9$ fall on$5$.  
031:2,0827['  ]| Him Ralph encountered, and straight grew 
031:2,0828['  ]| A fierce dispute betwixt them two, 
031:2,0829['  ]| The one armed with metal, the other wood; 
031:2,0830['  ]| This fit for$4$ bruise and that$6#2$ for$4$ blood.  
031:2,0831['  ]| With many a stiff thwack, many a bang, 
031:2,0832['  ]| Hard crab-tree and old iron rang, 
031:2,0833['  ]| While none that$6#1$ saw them could divine 
031:2,0834['  ]| To$4$ which$6#1$ side conquest would incline, 
031:2,0835['  ]| Until Magnano, who$6#1$ did envy 
031:2,0836['  ]| That$3$ two should with so$5#1$ many men vie, 
031:2,0837['  ]| By$4$ subtle stratagem of brain 
031:2,0838['  ]| Performed what force could never attain.  
031:2,0839['  ]| For$3$ he, by$4$ foul hap having found 
031:2,0840['  ]| Where thistles grew on$4$ barren ground, 
031:2,0841['  ]| In$4$ haste he drew his weapon out 
031:2,0842['  ]| And, having cropped them from the root, 
031:2,0843['  ]| He clapped them under the horse's tail 
031:2,0844['  ]| With prickles sharper than a nail.  
031:2,0845['  ]| The angry did beast straight resent 
031:2,0846['  ]| The wrong done to$4$ his fundament, 
031:2,0847['  ]| Began to$9$ kick and fling and wince, 
031:2,0848['  ]| As if he had been beside his sense, 
031:2,0849['  ]| Striving to$9$ disengage from smart 
031:2,0850['  ]| And raging pain the afflicted part.  
031:2,0851['  ]| Instead of which$6#1$ he threw the pack 
031:2,0852['  ]| Of squire and baggage from his back, 
031:2,0853['  ]| And, blundering still, with smarting rump, 
031:2,0854['  ]| He gave the champion's steed a thump 
031:2,0855['  ]| That$6#1$ staggered him.  The knight did stoop 
031:2,0856['  ]| And sat on$4$ further side aslope.  
031:2,0857['  ]| This Talgol viewing, who$6#1$ had now 
031:2,0858['  ]| By$4$ flight escaped the fatal blow, 
031:2,0859['  ]| He rallied, and again fell to$4$ it; 
031:2,0860['  ]| For$3$, catching him by$4$ nearer foot, 
031:2,0861['  ]| He lifted with such might and strength 
031:2,0862['  ]| As would have hurled him thrice his length 
031:2,0863['  ]| And dashed his brains (if any) out.  
031:2,0864['  ]| But Mars, that$6#1$ still protects the stout, 
031:2,0865['  ]| In$4$ pudding-time came to$4$ his aid 
031:2,0866['  ]| And under him the bear conveyed; 
031:2,0867['  ]| The bear, upon$4$ whose soft fur gown 
031:2,0868['  ]| The knight with all his weight fell down.  
031:2,0869['  ]| The friendly rug preserved the ground 
031:2,0870['  ]| And headlong knight from bruise or wound, 
031:2,0871['  ]| Like$4$ feather bed betwixt a wall 
031:2,0872['  ]| And heavy brunt of cannon-ball.  
031:2,0873['  ]| As Sancho on$4$ a blanket fell 
031:2,0874['  ]| And had no$2$ hurt, ours fared as well 
031:2,0875['  ]| In$4$ body, though his mighty spirit, 
031:2,0876['  ]| Being heavy, did not so$5#1$ well bear it.  
031:2,0877['  ]| The bear was in$4$ a greater fright, 
031:2,0878['  ]| Beat down and worsted by$4$ the knight.  
031:2,0879['  ]| He roared and raged and flung about 
031:2,0880['  ]| To$9$ shake off bondage from his snout.  
031:2,0881['  ]| His wrath, enflamed, boiled over, and from 
031:2,0882['  ]| His jaws of death he threw the foam.  
031:2,0883['  ]| Fury in$4$ stranger postures threw him, 
031:2,0884['  ]| And more, than ever herald drew him.  
031:2,0885['  ]| He tore the earth, which$6#1$ he had saved 
031:2,0886['  ]| From squelch of knight, and stormed and raved, 
031:2,0887['  ]| And vexed the more, because the harms 
031:2,0888['  ]| He felt were against the Law of Arms; 
031:2,0889['  ]| For$3$ men he always took to$9$ be 
031:2,0890['  ]| His friends, and dogs the enemy, 
031:2,0891['  ]| Who$6#1$ never so$5#1$ much hurt had done him 
031:2,0892['  ]| As his own side by$4$ falling on$4$ him.  
031:2,0893['  ]| It grieved him to$4$ the guts that$3$ they 
031:2,0894['  ]| For$4$ whom he had fought so$5#1$ many a fray, 
031:2,0895['  ]| And served with loss of blood so$5#1$ long, 
031:2,0896['  ]| Should offer such inhuman wrong, 
031:2,0897['  ]| Wrong of unsoldier-like condition, 
031:2,0898['  ]| For$4$ which$6#1$ he flung down his commission, 
031:2,0899['  ]| And laid about him, till his nose 
031:2,0900['  ]| From thrall of ring and cord broke loose.  
031:2,0901['  ]| Soon as he felt himself enlarged, 
031:2,0902['  ]| Through thickest of his foes he charged, 
031:2,0903['  ]| And made way through the amazed crew.  
031:2,0904['  ]| Some he overran and some overthrew, 
031:2,0905['  ]| But took none; for$3$, by$4$ hasty flight, 
031:2,0906['  ]| He strove to$9$ avoid the conquering knight, 
031:2,0907['  ]| From whom he fled with as much haste 
031:2,0908['  ]| And dread as he the rabble chased.  
031:2,0909['  ]| In$4$ haste he fled, and so$3$ did they, 
031:2,0910['  ]| Each of his fear a several way.  
031:2,0911['  ]| Crowdero only kept the field, 
031:2,0912['  ]| Not stirring from the place he held, 
031:2,0913['  ]| Though beaten down and wounded sore 
031:2,0914['  ]| In$4$ the fiddle, and a leg that$6#1$ bore 
031:2,0915['  ]| One side of him, not that$6#2$ of bone, 
031:2,0916['  ]| But, much its betters, the wooden one.  
031:2,0917['  ]| He, spying Hudibras lie strowed 
031:2,0918['  ]| Upon$4$ the ground like$4$ log of wood, 
031:2,0919['  ]| With fright of fall, supposed wound, 
031:2,0920['  ]| And loss of urine, in$4$ a swound, 
031:2,0921['  ]| In$4$ haste he snatched the wooden limb 
031:2,0922['  ]| That$6#1$, hurt in$4$ the ankle, lay by$4$ him, 
031:2,0923['  ]| And, fitting it for$4$ sudden fight, 
031:2,0924['  ]| Straight drew it up$5$ to$9$ attack the knight.  
031:2,0925['  ]| For$3$, getting up$5$ on$4$ stump and huckle, 
031:2,0926['  ]| He with the foe began to$9$ buckle, 
031:2,0927['  ]| Vowing to$9$ be revenged for$4$ breach 
031:2,0928['  ]| Of crowd and shin upon$4$ the wretch, 
031:2,0929['  ]| Sole author of all detriment 
031:2,0930['  ]| He and his fiddle underwent.  
031:2,0931['  ]| But Ralpho (who$6#1$ had now begun 
031:2,0932['  ]| To$9$ adventure resurrection 
031:2,0933['  ]| From heavy squelch, and had got up$5$ 
031:2,0934['  ]| Upon$4$ his legs with sprained crup), 
031:2,0935['  ]| Looking about, beheld the bard 
031:2,0936['  ]| To$9$ charge the knight entranced prepared.  
031:2,0937['  ]| He snatched his whinyard up$5$, that$6#1$ fled 
031:2,0938['  ]| When he was falling off his steed 
031:2,0939['  ]| (As rats do from a falling house) 
031:2,0940['  ]| To$9$ hide itself from rage of blows, 
031:2,0941['  ]| And, winged with speed and fury, flew 
031:2,0942['  ]| To$9$ rescue knight from black and blue.  
031:2,0943['  ]| Whichever he could achieve, his sconce 
031:2,0944['  ]| The leg encountered twice and once, 
031:2,0945['  ]| And now it was raised to$9$ smite again, 
031:2,0946['  ]| When Ralpho thrust himself between.  
031:2,0947['  ]| He took the blow upon$4$ his arm 
031:2,0948['  ]| To$9$ shield the knight from further harm 
031:2,0949['  ]| And, joining wrath with force, bestowed 
031:2,0950['  ]| On$4$ the wooden member such a load 
031:2,0951['  ]| That$3$ down it fell, and with it bore 
031:2,0952['  ]| Crowdero, whom it propped before.  
031:2,0953['  ]| To$4$ him the squire right nimbly run 
031:2,0954['  ]| And, setting his bold foot upon$4$ 
031:2,0955['  ]| His trunk, thus spoke:
031:2,0955[B  ]| ""What desperate frenzy 
031:2,0956[B  ]| Made thee, thou whelp of sin, to$9$ fancy 
031:2,0957[B  ]| Thyself and all that$6#2$ coward rabble 
031:2,0958[B  ]| To$9$ encounter us in$4$ battle able?  
031:2,0959[B  ]| How durst thou, I say, oppose thy curship 
031:2,0960[B  ]| Against arms, authority and worship?  
031:2,0961[B  ]| And Hudibras or me provoke, 
031:2,0962[B  ]| Though all thy limbs were heart of oak, 
031:2,0963[B  ]| And the other half of thee as good 
031:2,0964[B  ]| To$9$ bear out blows as that$6#2$ of wood?  
031:2,0965[B  ]| Could not the whipping-post prevail 
031:2,0966[B  ]| With all its rhetoric, nor the gaol, 
031:2,0967[B  ]| To$9$ keep from flaying scourge thy skin, 
031:2,0968[B  ]| And ankle free from iron gin?  
031:2,0969[B  ]| Which$6#1$ now thou shalt ~~ but first our care 
031:2,0970[B  ]| Must see how Hudibras doth fare."" 
031:2,0971['  ]| This said, he gently raised the knight 
031:2,0972['  ]| And set him on$4$ his bum upright.  
031:2,0973['  ]| To$9$ rouse him from lethargic dump, 
031:2,0974['  ]| He tweaked his nose with gentle thump, 
031:2,0975['  ]| Knocked on$4$ his breast, as if it had been 
031:2,0976['  ]| To$9$ raise the spirits lodged within.  
031:2,0977['  ]| They, wakened with the noise, did fly 
031:2,0978['  ]| From inward room to$4$ window eye 
031:2,0979['  ]| And gently opening lid, the casement, 
031:2,0980['  ]| Looked out, but yet with some amazement.  
031:2,0981['  ]| This gladded Ralpho much to$9$ see, 
031:2,0982['  ]| Who$6#1$ thus bespoke the knight:  quoth he, 
031:2,0983['  ]| Tweaking his nose,
031:2,0983[B  ]| ""You are, great sir, 
031:2,0984[B  ]| A self-denying conqueror.  
031:2,0985[B  ]| As high, victorious and great 
031:2,0986[B  ]| As ever fought for$4$ the churches yet, 
031:2,0987[B  ]| If you will$1$ give yourself but leave 
031:2,0988[B  ]| To$9$ make out what you already have, 
031:2,0989[B  ]| That$6#2$ is victory.  The foe, for$4$ dread 
031:2,0990[B  ]| Of your nine-worthiness, is fled, 
031:2,0991[B  ]| All save Crowdero, for$4$ whose sake 
031:2,0992[B  ]| You did the espoused cause undertake, 
031:2,0993[B  ]| And he lies prisoner at your feet, 
031:2,0994[B  ]| To$9$ be disposed as you think meet, 
031:2,0995[B  ]| Either for$4$ life, or death, or sale, 
031:2,0996[B  ]| The gallows, or perpetual gaol; 
031:2,0997[B  ]| For$3$ one wink of your powerful eye 
031:2,0998[B  ]| Must sentence him to$9$ live or die.  
031:2,0999[B  ]| His fiddle is your proper purchase, 
031:2,1000[B  ]| Won in$4$ the service of the churches, 
031:2,1001[B  ]| And by$4$ your doom must be allowed 
031:2,1002[B  ]| To$9$ be or be no$2$ more a crowd, 
031:2,1003[B  ]| For$3$ though success did not confer 
031:2,1004[B  ]| Just title on$4$ the conquerer; 
031:2,1005[B  ]| Though dissipations were not strong 
031:2,1006[B  ]| Conclusions whether right or wrong; 
031:2,1007[B  ]| Although outgoings did not confirm, 
031:2,1008[B  ]| And owning were but a mere term; 
031:2,1009[B  ]| Yet, as the wicked have no$2$ right 
031:2,1010[B  ]| To$4$ the creature, though usurped by$4$ might, 
031:2,1011[B  ]| The property is in$4$ the saint, 
031:2,1012[B  ]| From whom they injuriously detain it.  
031:2,1013[B  ]| Of him they hold their luxuries, 
031:2,1014[B  ]| Their dogs, their horses, whores and dice, 
031:2,1015[B  ]| Their riots, revels, masques, delights, 
031:2,1016[B  ]| Pimps, buffoons, fiddlers, parasites, 
031:2,1017[B  ]| All which$6#1$ the saints have title to$4$, 
031:2,1018[B  ]| And ought to$9$ enjoy, if they had their due.  
031:2,1019[B  ]| What we take from them is no$2$ more 
031:2,1020[B  ]| Than what was ours by$4$ right before.  
031:2,1021[B  ]| For$3$ we are their true landlords still, 
031:2,1022[B  ]| And they our tenants but at will$0$."" 
031:2,1023['  ]| At this the knight begun to$9$ rouse 
031:2,1024['  ]| And by$4$ degrees grow valorous.  
031:2,1025['  ]| He stared about, and seeing none 
031:2,1026['  ]| Of all his foes remain but one, 
031:2,1027['  ]| He snatched his weapon that$6#1$ lay near him, 
031:2,1028['  ]| And from the ground began to$9$ rear him, 
031:2,1029['  ]| Vowing to$9$ make Crowdero pay 
031:2,1030['  ]| For$4$ all the rest that$6#1$ ran away.  
031:2,1031['  ]| But Ralpho now in$4$ colder blood 
031:2,1032['  ]| His fury mildly thus withstood:  
031:2,1033[B  ]| ""Great sir,""
031:2,1033['  ]| quoth he,
031:2,1033[B  ]| ""your mighty spirit 
031:2,1034[B  ]| Is raised too high.  This slave does merit 
031:2,1035[B  ]| To$9$ be the hangman's business, sooner 
031:2,1036[B  ]| Than from your hand to$9$ have the honour 
031:2,1037[B  ]| Of his destruction.  I that$6#1$ am 
031:2,1038[B  ]| So$5#1$ much below in$4$ deed and name, 
031:2,1039[B  ]| Did scorn to$9$ hurt his forfeit carcass, 
031:2,1040[B  ]| Or ill entreat his fiddle or case.  
031:2,1041[B  ]| Will$1$ you, great sir, that$6#2$ glory blot 
031:2,1042[B  ]| In$4$ cold blood which$6#1$ you gained in$4$ hot?  
031:2,1043[B  ]| Will$1$ you employ your conquering sword 
031:2,1044[B  ]| To$9$ break a fiddle and your word?  
031:2,1045[B  ]| For$3$ though I fought and overcame 
031:2,1046[B  ]| And quarter gave, it was in$4$ your name.  
031:2,1047[B  ]| For$3$ great commanders always own 
031:2,1048[B  ]| What is prosperous by$4$ the soldier done.  
031:2,1049[B  ]| To$9$ save, where you have power to$9$ kill, 
031:2,1050[B  ]| Argues your power above your will$0$, 
031:2,1051[B  ]| And that$3$ you will$0$ and power have less 
031:2,1052[B  ]| Than both might have of selfishness.  
031:2,1053[B  ]| This power, which$6#1$ now alive with dread 
031:2,1054[B  ]| He trembles at, if he were dead 
031:2,1055[B  ]| Would no$2$ more keep the slave in$4$ awe 
031:2,1056[B  ]| Than if you were a knight of straw; 
031:2,1057[B  ]| For$3$ death would then be his conqueror, 
031:2,1058[B  ]| Not you, and free him from that$6#2$ terror.  
031:2,1059[B  ]| If danger from his life accrue, 
031:2,1060[B  ]| Or honour from his death to$4$ you, 
031:2,1061[B  ]| It were policy and honour too 
031:2,1062[B  ]| To$9$ do as you resolved to$9$ do.  
031:2,1063[B  ]| But, sir, it would wrong your valour much 
031:2,1064[B  ]| To$9$ say it needs or fears a crutch.  
031:2,1065[B  ]| Great conquerors greater glory gain 
031:2,1066[B  ]| By$4$ foes in$4$ triumph led than slain.  
031:2,1067[B  ]| The laurels that$6#1$ adorn their brows 
031:2,1068[B  ]| Are pulled from living, not dead boughs, 
031:2,1069[B  ]| And living foes.  The greatest fame 
031:2,1070[B  ]| Of cripple slain can be but lame.  
031:2,1071[B  ]| One half of him is already slain, 
031:2,1072[B  ]| The other is not worth your pain.  
031:2,1073[B  ]| The honour can but on$4$ one side light, 
031:2,1074[B  ]| As worship did when you were dubbed knight.  
031:2,1075[B  ]| Wherefore I think it better far 
031:2,1076[B  ]| To$9$ keep him prisoner of war, 
031:2,1077[B  ]| And let him fast in$4$ bonds abide, 
031:2,1078[B  ]| At court of justice to$9$ be tried, 
031:2,1079[B  ]| Where, if he appear so$5#1$ bold or crafty, 
031:2,1080[B  ]| There may be danger in$4$ his safety.  
031:2,1081[B  ]| If any member there dislike 
031:2,1082[B  ]| His face, or to$4$ his beard have pike; 
031:2,1083[B  ]| Of if his death will$1$ save, or yield, 
031:2,1084[B  ]| Revenge, or fright, it is revealed.  
031:2,1085[B  ]| Though he has quarter, nevertheless 
031:2,1086[B  ]| You have power to$9$ hang him when you please.  
031:2,1087[B  ]| This hath been often done by$4$ some 
031:2,1088[B  ]| Of our great conquerors (you know whom), 
031:2,1089[B  ]| And has by$4$ most of us been held 
031:2,1090[B  ]| Wise justice, and to$4$ some revealed.  
031:2,1091[B  ]| For$3$ words and promises that$6#1$ yoke 
031:2,1092[B  ]| The conqueror are quickly broke, 
031:2,1093[B  ]| Like$4$ Samson's cuffs, though by$4$ his own 
031:2,1094[B  ]| Direction and advice put on$5$.  
031:2,1095[B  ]| For$3$ if we should fight for$4$ the cause 
031:2,1096[B  ]| By$4$ rules of military laws, 
031:2,1097[B  ]| And only do what they call just, 
031:2,1098[B  ]| The cause would quickly fall to$4$ dust.  
031:2,1099[B  ]| This among ourselves may speak, 
031:2,1100[B  ]| But to$4$ the wicked or the weak 
031:2,1101[B  ]| We must be cautious to$9$ declare 
031:2,1102[B  ]| Perfection truths, such as these are."" 
031:2,1103['  ]| This said, the high outrageous mettle 
031:2,1104['  ]| Of knight began to$9$ cool and settle.  
031:2,1105['  ]| He liked the squire's advice, and soon  
031:2,1106['  ]| Resolved to$9$ see the business done, 
031:2,1107['  ]| And therefore charged him first to$9$ bind 
031:2,1108['  ]| Crowdero's hands on$4$ rump behind, 
031:2,1109['  ]| And to$4$ its former place and use 
031:2,1110['  ]| The wooden member to$9$ reduce, 
031:2,1111['  ]| But force it take an oath before 
031:2,1112['  ]| Never to$9$ bear arms against him more.  
031:2,1113['  ]| Ralpho despatched with speedy haste, 
031:2,1114['  ]| And having tied Crowdero fast, 
031:2,1115['  ]| He gave Sir*Knight the end of cord 
031:2,1116['  ]| To$9$ lead the captive of his sword 
031:2,1117['  ]| In$4$ triumph, while the steeds he caught, 
031:2,1118['  ]| And them to$4$ further service brought.  
031:2,1119['  ]| The squire in$4$ state rode on$5$ before, 
031:2,1120['  ]| And on$4$ his nut-brown whinyard bore 
031:2,1121['  ]| The trophy fiddle and the case, 
031:2,1122['  ]| Placed on$4$ his shoulder like$4$ a mace.  
031:2,1123['  ]| The knight himself did after ride, 
031:2,1124['  ]| Leading Crowdero by$4$ his side, 
031:2,1125['  ]| And towed him if he lagged behind, 
031:2,1126['  ]| Like$4$ boat against the tide and wind.  
031:2,1127['  ]| Thus grave and solemn they march on$5$ 
031:2,1128['  ]| Until quite through the town they had gone, 
031:2,1129['  ]| At further end of which$6#1$ there stands 
031:2,1130['  ]| An ancient castle that$6#1$ commands 
031:2,1131['  ]| The adjacent parts.  In$4$ all the fabric  
031:2,1132['  ]| You shall not see one stone nor a brick, 
031:2,1133['  ]| But all of wood, by$4$ powerful spell 
031:2,1134['  ]| Of magic made impregnable.  
031:2,1135['  ]| There is neither iron bar, nor gate, 
031:2,1136['  ]| Portcullis, chain, nor bolt, nor grate, 
031:2,1137['  ]| And yet men durance there abide 
031:2,1138['  ]| In$4$ dungeon scarce three inches wide, 
031:2,1139['  ]| With roof so$5#1$ low that$3$ under it 
031:2,1140['  ]| They never stand, but lie or sit; 
031:2,1141['  ]| And yet so$5#1$ foul that$3$ whoso is in$5$ 
031:2,1142['  ]| Is to$4$ the middle leg in$4$ prison, 
031:2,1143['  ]| In$4$ circle magical confined 
031:2,1144['  ]| With walls of subtle air and wind, 
031:2,1145['  ]| Which$6#1$ none are able to$9$ break through 
031:2,1146['  ]| Until they are freed by$4$ head of borough.  
031:2,1147['  ]| Thither arrived, the adventurous knight 
031:2,1148['  ]| And bold squire from their steeds alight 
031:2,1149['  ]| At the outward wall, near which$6#1$ there stands 
031:2,1150['  ]| A bastille built to$9$ imprison hands, 
031:2,1151['  ]| By$4$ strange enchantment made to$9$ fetter 
031:2,1152['  ]| The lesser parts, and free the greater.  
031:2,1153['  ]| For$3$, though the body may creep through, 
031:2,1154['  ]| The hands in$4$ grate are fast enough.  
031:2,1155['  ]| And when a circle about the wrist 
031:2,1156['  ]| Is made by$4$ beadle exorcist, 
031:2,1157['  ]| The body feels the spur and switch 
031:2,1158['  ]| As if it were ridden post by$4$ witch 
031:2,1159['  ]| At twenty miles an hour pace, 
031:2,1160['  ]| And yet never stirs out of the place.  
031:2,1161['  ]| On$4$ top of this there is a spire 
031:2,1162['  ]| On$4$ which$6#1$ Sir*Knight first bids the squire 
031:2,1163['  ]| The fiddle and its spoils, the case, 
031:2,1164['  ]| In$4$ manner of a trophy place.  
031:2,1165['  ]| That$6#2$ done, they ope the trap-door gate 
031:2,1166['  ]| And let Crowdero down thereat.  
031:2,1167['  ]| Crowdero making doleful face, 
031:2,1168['  ]| Like$4$ hermit poor in$4$ pensive place, 
031:2,1169['  ]| To$4$ dungeon they the wretch commit, 
031:2,1170['  ]| And the survivor of his feet.  
031:2,1171['  ]| But the other, that$6#1$ had broke the peace, 
031:2,1172['  ]| And head of knighthood, they release.  
031:2,1173['  ]| Though a delinquent false and forged, 
031:2,1174['  ]| Yet, being a stranger, he is enlarged, 
031:2,1175['  ]| While his comrade that$6#1$ did no$2$ hurt 
031:2,1176['  ]| Is clapped up$5$ fast in$4$ prison for$4$ it.  
031:2,1177['  ]| So$3$ Justice, while she winks at crimes, 
031:2,1178['  ]| Stumbles on$4$ Innocence sometimes.  
031:3,0000@@@@@| 
031:3,0000['  ]| <CANTO III> 
031:3,0000['  ]| <THE ARGUMENT> 
031:3,0000['  ]| <\The scattered rout return and rally,\> 
031:3,0000['  ]| <\Surround the place; the knight does sally\> 
031:3,0000['  ]| <\And is made prisoner.  Then they seize\> 
031:3,0000['  ]| <\The enchanted fort by storm, release\> 
031:3,0000['  ]| <\Crowdero, and put the squire in his place.\> 
031:3,0000['  ]| <\I should have first said ""Hudibras"".\> 
031:3,0001['  ]| Ay me!  What perils do environ 
031:3,0002['  ]| The man that$6#1$ meddles with cold iron!  
031:3,0003['  ]| What plaguy mischiefs and mishaps 
031:3,0004['  ]| Do dog him still with after-claps!  
031:3,0005['  ]| For$3$ though Dame*Fortune seem to$9$ smile 
031:3,0006['  ]| And leer upon$4$ him for$4$ a while, 
031:3,0007['  ]| She will$1$ after show him, in$4$ the nick 
031:3,0008['  ]| Of all his glories, a dog-trick.  
031:3,0009['  ]| This any man may sing or say 
031:3,0010['  ]| In$4$ the ditty called ""What if a day"".  
031:3,0011['  ]| For$3$ Hudibras, who$6#1$ thought he had won 
031:3,0012['  ]| The field as certain as a gun, 
031:3,0013['  ]| And, having routed the whole troop, 
031:3,0014['  ]| With victory was cock-a-hoop; 
031:3,0015['  ]| Thinking he had done enough to$9$ purchase 
031:3,0016['  ]| Thanksgiving*Day among the churches, 
031:3,0017['  ]| Wherein his mettle and brave worth 
031:3,0018['  ]| Might be explained by$4$ holder-forth, 
031:3,0019['  ]| And registered by$4$ fame eternal 
031:3,0020['  ]| In$4$ deathless pages of diurnal; 
031:3,0021['  ]| Found in$4$ few minutes, to$4$ his cost, 
031:3,0022['  ]| He did but count without his host, 
031:3,0023['  ]| And that$3$ a turnstile is more certain 
031:3,0024['  ]| Than, in$4$ events of war, Dame*Fortune.  
031:3,0025['  ]| For$3$ now the late faint-hearted rout, 
031:3,0026['  ]| Overthrown and scattered round about, 
031:3,0027['  ]| Chased by$4$ the horror of their fear 
031:3,0028['  ]| From bloody fray of knight and bear 
031:3,0029['  ]| (All but the dogs, who$6#1$ in$4$ pursuit 
031:3,0030['  ]| Of the knight's victory, stood to$4$ it, 
031:3,0031['  ]| And most ignobly sought to$9$ get 
031:3,0032['  ]| The honour of his blood and sweat), 
031:3,0033['  ]| Seeing the coast was free and clear 
031:3,0034['  ]| Of the conquered and the conquerer, 
031:3,0035['  ]| Took heart again and faced about, 
031:3,0036['  ]| As if they meant to$9$ stand it out.  
031:3,0037['  ]| For$3$ now the half-defeated bear, 
031:3,0038['  ]| Attacked by$4$ the enemy in$4$ the rear, 
031:3,0039['  ]| Finding their number grew too great 
031:3,0040['  ]| For$4$ him to$9$ make a safe retreat, 
031:3,0041['  ]| Like$4$ a bold chieftain faced about; 
031:3,0042['  ]| But, wisely doubting to$9$ hold out, 
031:3,0043['  ]| Gave way to$4$ fortune, and with haste 
031:3,0044['  ]| Faced the proud foe, and fled, and faced, 
031:3,0045['  ]| Retiring still until he found 
031:3,0046['  ]| He had got the advantage of the ground; 
031:3,0047['  ]| And then as valiantly made head 
031:3,0048['  ]| To$9$ check the foe, and forthwith fled, 
031:3,0049['  ]| Leaving no$2$ art untried, nor trick 
031:3,0050['  ]| Of warrior stout and politic; 
031:3,0051['  ]| Until, in$4$ spite of hot pursuit, 
031:3,0052['  ]| He gained a pass to$9$ hold dispute 
031:3,0053['  ]| On$4$ better terms, and stop the course 
031:3,0054['  ]| Of the proud foe.  With all his force 
031:3,0055['  ]| He bravely charged, and for$4$ a while 
031:3,0056['  ]| Forced their whole body to$9$ recoil; 
031:3,0057['  ]| But still their numbers so$5#1$ increased, 
031:3,0058['  ]| He found himself at length oppressed, 
031:3,0059['  ]| And all evasions so$5#1$ uncertain 
031:3,0060['  ]| To$9$ save himself for$4$ better fortune, 
031:3,0061['  ]| That$3$ he resolved, rather than yield, 
031:3,0062['  ]| To$9$ die with honour in$4$ the field, 
031:3,0063['  ]| And sell his hide and carcass at 
031:3,0064['  ]| A price as high and desperate 
031:3,0065['  ]| As ever he could.  This resolution 
031:3,0066['  ]| He forthwith put in$4$ execution 
031:3,0067['  ]| And bravely threw himself among 
031:3,0068['  ]| The enemy in$4$ the greatest throng.  
031:3,0069['  ]| But what could single valour do 
031:3,0070['  ]| Against so$5#1$ numerous a foe?  
031:3,0071['  ]| Yet much he did, indeed too much 
031:3,0072['  ]| To$9$ be believed, where the odds was such:  
031:3,0073['  ]| But one against a multitude 
031:3,0074['  ]| Is more than mortal can make good.  
031:3,0075['  ]| For$3$ while one party he opposed, 
031:3,0076['  ]| His rear was suddenly enclosed, 
031:3,0077['  ]| And no$2$ room left him for$4$ retreat 
031:3,0078['  ]| Or fight against a foe so$5#1$ great.  
031:3,0079['  ]| For$3$ now the mastiffs, charging home, 
031:3,0080['  ]| To$4$ blows and handy-grips were come, 
031:3,0081['  ]| While manfully himself he bore, 
031:3,0082['  ]| And, setting his right foot before, 
031:3,0083['  ]| He raised himself to$9$ show how tall 
031:3,0084['  ]| His person was above them all.  
031:3,0085['  ]| This equal shame and envy stirred 
031:3,0086['  ]| In$4$ the enemy, that$3$ one should beard 
031:3,0087['  ]| So$5#1$ many warriors and so$5#1$ stout 
031:3,0088['  ]| As he had done, and stand it out, 
031:3,0089['  ]| Disdaining to$9$ lay down his arms 
031:3,0090['  ]| And yield on$4$ honourable terms.  
031:3,0091['  ]| Enraged thus, some in$4$ the rear 
031:3,0092['  ]| Attacked him, and some everywhere, 
031:3,0093['  ]| Till down he fell, yet, falling, fought, 
031:3,0094['  ]| And being down still laid about, 
031:3,0095['  ]| As Witherington in$4$ doleful dumps 
031:3,0096['  ]| Is said to$9$ fight upon$4$ his stumps.  
031:3,0097['  ]| But all, alas, had been in$4$ vain, 
031:3,0098['  ]| And he inevitably slain, 
031:3,0099['  ]| If Trulla and Cerdon in$4$ the nick 
031:3,0100['  ]| To$9$ rescue him had not been quick.  
031:3,0101['  ]| For$3$ Trulla, who$6#1$ was light of foot 
031:3,0102['  ]| As shafts which$6#1$ long-field Parthians shoot 
031:3,0103['  ]| (But not so$5#1$ light as to$9$ be borne 
031:3,0104['  ]| Upon$4$ the ears of standing corn, 
031:3,0105['  ]| Or trip it over the water quicker 
031:3,0106['  ]| Than witches when their staves they liquor, 
031:3,0107['  ]| As some report), was got among 
031:3,0108['  ]| The foremost of the martial throng, 
031:3,0109['  ]| Where, pitying the vanquished bear, 
031:3,0110['  ]| She called to$4$ Cerdon who$6#1$ stood near, 
031:3,0111['  ]| Viewing the bloody fight, to$4$ whom, 
031:3,0112[E  ]| ""Shall we,""
031:3,0112['  ]| quoth she,
031:3,0112[E  ]| ""stand still hum*drum, 
031:3,0113[E  ]| And see stout Bruin all alone 
031:3,0114[E  ]| By$4$ numbers basely overthrown?  
031:3,0115[E  ]| Such feats already he has achieved, 
031:3,0116[E  ]| In$4$ story not to$9$ be believed, 
031:3,0117[E  ]| And it would to$4$ us be shame enough 
031:3,0118[E  ]| Not to$9$ attempt to$9$ fetch him off."" 
031:3,0119[F  ]| ""I would,""
031:3,0119['  ]| quoth he,
031:3,0119[F  ]| ""venture a limb 
031:3,0120[F  ]| To$9$ second thee and rescue him; 
031:3,0121[F  ]| But then we must about it straight 
031:3,0122[F  ]| Or else our aid will$1$ come too late.  
031:3,0123[F  ]| Quarter he scorns, he is so$5#1$ stout, 
031:3,0124[F  ]| And therefore can not long hold out."" 
031:3,0125['  ]| This said, they waved their weapons round 
031:3,0126['  ]| About their heads to$9$ clear the ground, 
031:3,0127['  ]| And, joining forces, laid about 
031:3,0128['  ]| So$5#1$ fiercely that$3$ the amazed rout 
031:3,0129['  ]| Turned tail again, and straight begun 
031:3,0130['  ]| As if the devil drove, to$9$ run.  
031:3,0131['  ]| Meanwhile they approached the place where Bruin 
031:3,0132['  ]| Was now engaged to$4$ mortal ruin.  
031:3,0133['  ]| The conquering foe they soon assailed; 
031:3,0134['  ]| First Trulla staved and Cerdon tailed 
031:3,0135['  ]| Until the mastiffs loosed their hold, 
031:3,0136['  ]| And yet, alas, do what they could, 
031:3,0137['  ]| The worsted bear came off with store 
031:3,0138['  ]| Of bloody wounds, but all before.  
031:3,0139['  ]| For$3$ as Achilles, dipped in$4$ pond, 
031:3,0140['  ]| Was anabaptized free from wound, 
031:3,0141['  ]| Made proof against dead-doing steel 
031:3,0142['  ]| All over but the pagan heel, 
031:3,0143['  ]| So$3$ did our champion's arms defend 
031:3,0144['  ]| All of him but the other end, 
031:3,0145['  ]| His head and ears, which$6#1$ in$4$ the martial 
031:3,0146['  ]| Encounter lost a leathern parcel.  
031:3,0147['  ]| For$3$, as an Austrian archduke once 
031:3,0148['  ]| Had one ear (which$6#1$ in$4$ ducatoons 
031:3,0149['  ]| Is half the coin) in$4$ battle pared 
031:3,0150['  ]| Close to$4$ his head, so$3$ Bruin fared; 
031:3,0151['  ]| But tugged and pulled on$4$ the other side, 
031:3,0152['  ]| Like$4$ scrivener newly crucified, 
031:3,0153['  ]| Or like$4$ the late-corrected leathern 
031:3,0154['  ]| Ears of the circumcised brethren.  
031:3,0155['  ]| But gentle Trulla into the ring 
031:3,0156['  ]| He wore in$4$ his nose conveyed a string, 
031:3,0157['  ]| With which$6#1$ she marched before, and led 
031:3,0158['  ]| The warrior to$4$ a grassy bed, 
031:3,0159['  ]| As authors write, in$4$ a cool shade 
031:3,0160['  ]| Which$6#1$ eglantine and roses made, 
031:3,0161['  ]| Close by$4$ a softly-murmuring stream 
031:3,0162['  ]| Where lovers used to$9$ loll and dream.  
031:3,0163['  ]| There leaving him to$4$ his repose, 
031:3,0164['  ]| Secured from pursuit of foes, 
031:3,0165['  ]| And wanting nothing but a song, 
031:3,0166['  ]| And a well-tuned theorbo hung 
031:3,0167['  ]| Upon$4$ a bough, to$9$ ease the pain 
031:3,0168['  ]| His tugged ears suffered, with a strain, 
031:3,0169['  ]| They both drew up$5$ to$9$ march in$4$ quest 
031:3,0170['  ]| Of his great leader and the rest.  
031:3,0171['  ]| For$3$ Orsin (who$6#1$ was more renowned 
031:3,0172['  ]| For$4$ stout maintaining of his ground 
031:3,0173['  ]| In$4$ standing fights than for$4$ pursuit, 
031:3,0174['  ]| As being not so$5#1$ quick of foot) 
031:3,0175['  ]| Was not long able to$9$ keep pace 
031:3,0176['  ]| With others that$6#1$ pursued the chase, 
031:3,0177['  ]| But found himself left far behind, 
031:3,0178['  ]| Both out of heart and out of wind; 
031:3,0179['  ]| Grieved to$9$ behold his bear pursued 
031:3,0180['  ]| So$5#1$ basely by$4$ a multitude, 
031:3,0181['  ]| And like$5$ to$9$ fall, not by$4$ the prowess, 
031:3,0182['  ]| But numbers of his coward foes.  
031:3,0183['  ]| He raged and kept as heavy a coil as 
031:3,0184['  ]| Stout Hercules for$4$ loss of Hylas, 
031:3,0185['  ]| Forcing the valleys to$9$ repeat 
031:3,0186['  ]| The accents of his sad regret.  
031:3,0187['  ]| He beat his breast and tore his hair 
031:3,0188['  ]| For$4$ loss of his dear crony bear, 
031:3,0189['  ]| That$3$ Echo from the hollow ground 
031:3,0190['  ]| His doleful wailing did resound 
031:3,0191['  ]| More wistfully by$4$ many times 
031:3,0192['  ]| Than in$4$ small poets' splay-foot rhymes, 
031:3,0193['  ]| That$6#1$ make her in$4$ their ruthful stories 
031:3,0194['  ]| To$9$ answer to$4$ interrogatories, 
031:3,0195['  ]| And most unconscionably depose 
031:3,0196['  ]| To$4$ things of which$6#1$ she nothing knows, 
031:3,0197['  ]| And when she has said all she can say, 
031:3,0198['  ]| It is wrested to$4$ the lover's fancy.  
031:3,0199['  ]| Quoth he,
031:3,0199[C  ]| ""O whither, wicked Bruin, 
031:3,0200[C  ]| Art thou fled to$4$ my ~~ ""
031:3,0200['  ]| Echo:
031:3,0200[V  ]| ""Ruin?"" 
031:3,0201[C  ]| ""I thought thou hadst scorned to$9$ budge a step 
031:3,0202[C  ]| For$4$ fear.""
031:3,0202['  ]| Quoth Echo,
031:3,0202[V  ]| ""Marry guep!"" 
031:3,0203[C  ]| ""Am not I here to$9$ take thy part?  
031:3,0204[C  ]| Then what has quailed thy stubborn heart?  
031:3,0205[C  ]| Have these bones rattled, and this head 
031:3,0206[C  ]| So$5#1$ often in$4$ thy quarrel bled?  
031:3,0207[C  ]| Nor did I ever winch or grudge it 
031:3,0208[C  ]| For$4$ thy dear sake.""
031:3,0208['  ]| Quoth she,
031:3,0208[V  ]| ""Mum budget!"" 
031:3,0209[C  ]| ""Thinkest thou it will$1$ not be laid in$4$ the dish 
031:3,0210[C  ]| Thou turnedst thy back?""
031:3,0210['  ]| Quoth Echo,
031:3,0210[V  ]| ""Pish!"" 
031:3,0211[C  ]| ""To$9$ run from those thou hadst overcome 
031:3,0212[C  ]| Thus cowardly?""
031:3,0212['  ]| Quoth Echo,
031:3,0212[V  ]| ""Mum!"" 
031:3,0213[C  ]| ""But what a vengeance makes thee fly 
031:3,0214[C  ]| From me too, as thine enemy?  
031:3,0215[C  ]| Or, if thou hast no$2$ thought of me, 
031:3,0216[C  ]| Nor what I have endured for$4$ thee, 
031:3,0217[C  ]| Yet shame and honour might prevail 
031:3,0218[C  ]| To$9$ keep thee thus from turning tail.  
031:3,0219[C  ]| For$3$ who$6#2$ would grudge to$9$ spend his blood in$4$ 
031:3,0220[C  ]| His honour's cause?""
031:3,0220['  ]| Quoth she,
031:3,0220[V  ]| ""A puddin!"" 
031:3,0221['  ]| This said, his grief to$4$ anger turned 
031:3,0222['  ]| Which$6#1$ in$4$ his manly stomach burned.  
031:3,0223['  ]| Thirst of revenge, and wrath, in$4$ place 
031:3,0224['  ]| Of sorrow now began to$9$ blaze.  
031:3,0225['  ]| He vowed the authors of his woe 
031:3,0226['  ]| Should equal vengeance undergo, 
031:3,0227['  ]| And with their bones and flesh pay dear 
031:3,0228['  ]| For$4$ what he suffered, and his bear.  
031:3,0229['  ]| This being resolved, with equal speed 
031:3,0230['  ]| And rage he hasted to$9$ proceed 
031:3,0231['  ]| To$4$ action straight, and giving over 
031:3,0232['  ]| To$9$ search for$4$ Bruin any more, 
031:3,0233['  ]| He went in$4$ quest of Hudibras, 
031:3,0234['  ]| To$9$ find him out, wherever he was, 
031:3,0235['  ]| And if he were above ground, vowed 
031:3,0236['  ]| He would ferret him, lurk where he would.  
031:3,0237['  ]| But scarce had he a furlong on$4$ 
031:3,0238['  ]| This resolute adventure gone, 
031:3,0239['  ]| When he encountered with that$6#2$ crew 
031:3,0240['  ]| Whom Hudibras did late subdue.  
031:3,0241['  ]| Honour, revenge, contempt and shame 
031:3,0242['  ]| Did equally their breasts inflame.  
031:3,0243['  ]| Among these the fierce Magnano was, 
031:3,0244['  ]| And Talgol, foe to$4$ Hudibras, 
031:3,0245['  ]| Cerdon and Colon, warriors stout 
031:3,0246['  ]| And resolute as ever fought, 
031:3,0247['  ]| Whom furious Orsin thus bespoke:  
031:3,0248[C  ]| ""Shall we,""
031:3,0248['  ]| quoth he,
031:3,0248[C  ]| ""thus basely brook 
031:3,0249[C  ]| The vile affront that$6#2$ paltry ass 
031:3,0250[C  ]| And feeble scoundrel Hudibras, 
031:3,0251[C  ]| With that$6#2$ more paltry ragamuffin 
031:3,0252[C  ]| Ralpho, with vapouring and huffing, 
031:3,0253[C  ]| Have put upon$4$ us like$4$ tame cattle 
031:3,0254[C  ]| As if they had routed us in$4$ battle?  
031:3,0255[C  ]| For$3$ my part, it shall never be said 
031:3,0256[C  ]| I for$4$ the washing gave my head, 
031:3,0257[C  ]| Nor did I turn my back for$4$ fear 
031:3,0258[C  ]| Of them, but losing of my bear, 
031:3,0259[C  ]| Which$6#1$ now I am like$5$ to$9$ undergo; 
031:3,0260[C  ]| For$3$ whether these fell wounds, or no$5$, 
031:3,0261[C  ]| He has received in$4$ fight are mortal, 
031:3,0262[C  ]| Is more than all my skill can fortell.  
031:3,0263[C  ]| Nor do I know what is become 
031:3,0264[C  ]| Of him, more than the Pope of Rome.  
031:3,0265[C  ]| But if I can but find them out 
031:3,0266[C  ]| That$6#1$ caused it (as I shall, no$2$ doubt, 
031:3,0267[C  ]| Wherever they in$4$ hugger-mugger lurk), 
031:3,0268[C  ]| I will$1$ make them rue their handiwork, 
031:3,0269[C  ]| And wish that$3$ they had rather dared 
031:3,0270[C  ]| To$9$ pull the devil by$4$ the beard."" 
031:3,0271['  ]| Quoth Cerdon,
031:3,0271[F  ]| ""Noble Orsin, thou hast 
031:3,0272[F  ]| Great reason to$9$ do as thou sayest, 
031:3,0273[F  ]| And so$5#2$ has everybody here 
031:3,0274[F  ]| As well as thou hast, or thy bear.  
031:3,0275[F  ]| Others may do as they see good, 
031:3,0276[F  ]| But, if this twig be made of wood 
031:3,0277[F  ]| That$6#1$ will$1$ hold tack, I will$1$ make the fur 
031:3,0278[F  ]| Fly about the ears of that$6#2$ old cur, 
031:3,0279[F  ]| And the other mongrel vermin, Ralph, 
031:3,0280[F  ]| That$6#1$ braved us all in$4$ his behalf.  
031:3,0281[F  ]| Thy bear is safe and out of peril, 
031:3,0282[F  ]| Though lugged indeed and wounded very ill.  
031:3,0283[F  ]| Myself and Trulla made a shift 
031:3,0284[F  ]| To$9$ help him out at a dead lift, 
031:3,0285[F  ]| And, having brought him bravely off, 
031:3,0286[F  ]| Have left him where he is safe enough.  
031:3,0287[F  ]| There let him rest; for$3$ if we stay, 
031:3,0288[F  ]| The slaves may hap to$9$ get away."" 
031:3,0289['  ]| This said, they all engaged to$9$ join 
031:3,0290['  ]| Their forces in$4$ the same design 
031:3,0291['  ]| And forthwith put themselves in$4$ search 
031:3,0292['  ]| Of Hudibras upon$4$ their march; 
031:3,0293['  ]| Where leave we them awhile, to$9$ tell 
031:3,0294['  ]| What the victorious knight befell; 
031:3,0295['  ]| For$3$ such, Crowdero being fast 
031:3,0296['  ]| In$4$ dungeon shut, we left him last.  
031:3,0297['  ]| Triumphant laurels seemed to$9$ grow 
031:3,0298['  ]| Nowhere so$5#1$ green as on$4$ his brow, 
031:3,0299['  ]| Laden with which$6#1$, as well as tired 
031:3,0300['  ]| With conquering toil, he now retired 
031:3,0301['  ]| Unto a neighboring castle by$5$ 
031:3,0302['  ]| To$9$ rest his body, and apply 
031:3,0303['  ]| Fit medicines to$4$ each glorious bruise 
031:3,0304['  ]| He got in$4$ fight, reds, blacks and blues, 
031:3,0305['  ]| To$9$ mollify the uneasy pang 
031:3,0306['  ]| Of every honourable bang.  
031:3,0307['  ]| Which$6#1$ being by$4$ skilful midwife dressed, 
031:3,0308['  ]| He laid him down to$9$ take his rest.  
031:3,0309['  ]| But all in$4$ vain.  He had got a hurt 
031:3,0310['  ]| On$4$ the inside, of a deadlier sort, 
031:3,0311['  ]| By$4$ Cupid made, who$6#1$ took his stand 
031:3,0312['  ]| Upon$4$ a widow's jointure-land 
031:3,0313['  ]| (For$3$ he in$4$ all his amorous battles, 
031:3,0314['  ]| No$2$ advantage finds like$4$ goods and chattels), 
031:3,0315['  ]| Drew home his bow, and aiming right, 
031:3,0316['  ]| Let fly an arrow at the knight.  
031:3,0317['  ]| The shaft against a rib did glance 
031:3,0318['  ]| And gall him in$4$ the purtenance.  
031:3,0319['  ]| But time had somewhat assuaged his pain, 
031:3,0320['  ]| After he found his suit in$4$ vain; 
031:3,0321['  ]| For$3$ that$6#2$ proud dame, for$4$ whom his soul 
031:3,0322['  ]| Was burnt in$4$ his belly like$4$ a coal 
031:3,0323['  ]| (That$6#2$ belly that$6#1$ so$5#1$ oft did ache 
031:3,0324['  ]| And suffer griping for$4$ her sake, 
031:3,0325['  ]| Till purging comfits and ants' eggs 
031:3,0326['  ]| Had almost brought him off his legs), 
031:3,0327['  ]| Used him so$5#1$ like$4$ a base rascallion, 
031:3,0328['  ]| That$3$ old Pyg (what do you call him?) malion, 
031:3,0329['  ]| That$6#1$ cut his mistress out of stone, 
031:3,0330['  ]| Had not so$5#1$ hard-a-hearted one.  
031:3,0331['  ]| She had a thousand jadish tricks, 
031:3,0332['  ]| Worse than a mule that$6#1$ flings and kicks, 
031:3,0333['  ]| Among which$6#1$ one cross-grained freak she had, 
031:3,0334['  ]| As insolent as strange and mad:  
031:3,0335['  ]| She could love none but only such 
031:3,0336['  ]| As scorned and hated her as much.  
031:3,0337['  ]| It was a strange riddle of a lady!  
031:3,0338['  ]| Not love, if any loved her?  Hey day!  
031:3,0339['  ]| So$3$ cowards never use their might 
031:3,0340['  ]| But against such as will$1$ not fight; 
031:3,0341['  ]| So$3$ some diseases have been found 
031:3,0342['  ]| Only to$9$ seize upon$4$ the sound.  
031:3,0343['  ]| He that$6#1$ gets her by$4$ heart must say her 
031:3,0344['  ]| The back way, like$4$ a witch's prayer.  
031:3,0345['  ]| Meanwhile the knight had no$2$ small task 
031:3,0346['  ]| To$9$ compass what he durst not ask.  
031:3,0347['  ]| He loves, but dares not make the motion; 
031:3,0348['  ]| Her ignorance is his devotion.  
031:3,0349['  ]| Like$4$ caitiff vile, that$6#1$ for$4$ misdeed 
031:3,0350['  ]| Rides with his face to$4$ rump of steed, 
031:3,0351['  ]| Or rowing scull, he is fain to$9$ love, 
031:3,0352['  ]| Look one way and another move; 
031:3,0353['  ]| Or like$4$ a tumbler, that$6#1$ does play 
031:3,0354['  ]| His game and look another way 
031:3,0355['  ]| Until he seize upon$4$ the coney, 
031:3,0356['  ]| Just so$5#2$ does he by$4$ matrimony.  
031:3,0357['  ]| But all in$4$ vain:  her subtle snout 
031:3,0358['  ]| Did quickly wind his meaning out, 
031:3,0359['  ]| Which$6#1$ she returned with too much scorn 
031:3,0360['  ]| To$9$ be by$4$ man of honour borne.  
031:3,0361['  ]| Yet much he bore, until the distress 
031:3,0362['  ]| He suffered from his spiteful mistress 
031:3,0363['  ]| Did stir his stomach, and the pain 
031:3,0364['  ]| He had endured from her disdain 
031:3,0365['  ]| Turned to$4$ regret so$5#1$ resolute 
031:3,0366['  ]| That$3$ he resolved to$9$ waive his suit 
031:3,0367['  ]| And either to$9$ renounce her quite, 
031:3,0368['  ]| Or for$4$ a while play least in$4$ sight.  
031:3,0369['  ]| This resolution being put on$5$, 
031:3,0370['  ]| He kept some months, and more had done, 
031:3,0371['  ]| But being brought so$5#1$ nigh by$4$ fate, 
031:3,0372['  ]| The victory he achieved so$5#1$ late 
031:3,0373['  ]| Did set his thoughts agog, and ope 
031:3,0374['  ]| A door to$4$ discontinued hope 
031:3,0375['  ]| That$6#1$ seemed to$9$ promise he might win 
031:3,0376['  ]| His dame too, now his hand was in$4$, 
031:3,0377['  ]| And that$3$ his valour and the honour 
031:3,0378['  ]| He had newly gained might work upon$4$ her.  
031:3,0379['  ]| These reasons made his mouth to$9$ water 
031:3,0380['  ]| With amorous longings to$9$ be at her.  
031:3,0381['  ]| Thought he unto himself,
031:3,0381@a   | ""Who$6#2$ knows 
031:3,0382@a   | But this brave conquest over my foes 
031:3,0383@a   | May reach her heart, and make that$6#2$ stoop, 
031:3,0384@a   | As I but now have forced the troop?  
031:3,0385@a   | If nothing can oppugne love, 
031:3,0386@a   | And virtue invious ways can prove, 
031:3,0387@a   | What may not he confide to$9$ do 
031:3,0388@a   | That$6#1$ brings both love and virtue too?  
031:3,0389@a   | But thou bringest valour too and wit, 
031:3,0390@a   | Two things that$6#1$ seldom fail to$9$ hit.  
031:3,0391@a   | Valour is a mousetrap, wit a gin, 
031:3,0392@a   | Which$6#1$ women oft are taken in$4$.  
031:3,0393@a   | Then, Hudibras, why shouldst thou fear 
031:3,0394@a   | To$9$ be, that$6#1$ art a conquerer?  
031:3,0395@a   | Fortune the audacious doth \7iuvare\ 
031:3,0396@a   | But lets the timidous miscarry.  
031:3,0397@a   | Then while the honour thou hast got 
031:3,0398@a   | Is spick and span-new, piping hot, 
031:3,0399@a   | Strike her up$5$ bravely thou hadst best, 
031:3,0400@a   | And trust thy fortune with the rest."" 
031:3,0401['  ]| Such thoughts as these the knight did keep, 
031:3,0402['  ]| More than his bangs or fleas, from sleep, 
031:3,0403['  ]| And as an owl that$6#1$ in$4$ a barn 
031:3,0404['  ]| Sees a mouse creeping in$4$ the corn, 
031:3,0405['  ]| Sits still, and shuts his round, blue eyes, 
031:3,0406['  ]| As if he slept, until he spies 
031:3,0407['  ]| The little beast within his reach, 
031:3,0408['  ]| Then starts, and seizes on$4$ the wretch, 
031:3,0409['  ]| So$3$ from his couch the knight did start 
031:3,0410['  ]| To$9$ seize upon$4$ the widow's heart, 
031:3,0411['  ]| Crying with hasty tone and hoarse, 
031:3,0412[A  ]| ""Ralpho, despatch!  To$4$ horse!  To$4$ horse!"" 
031:3,0413['  ]| And it was but time, for$3$ now the rout 
031:3,0414['  ]| We left engaged to$9$ seek him out 
031:3,0415['  ]| By$4$ speedy marches were advanced 
031:3,0416['  ]| Up$5$ to$4$ the fort where he ensconced, 
031:3,0417['  ]| And had all the avenues possessed 
031:3,0418['  ]| About the place from east to$4$ west.  
031:3,0419['  ]| That$6#2$ done, awhile they made a halt 
031:3,0420['  ]| To$9$ view the ground, and where to$9$ assault; 
031:3,0421['  ]| Then called a council which$6#1$ was best, 
031:3,0422['  ]| By$4$ siege or onslaught, to$9$ invest 
031:3,0423['  ]| The enemy, and it was agreed 
031:3,0424['  ]| By$4$ storm and onslaught, to$9$ proceed.  
031:3,0425['  ]| This being resolved, in$4$ comely sort 
031:3,0426['  ]| They now drew up$5$ to$9$ attack the fort, 
031:3,0427['  ]| When Hudibras, about to$9$ enter 
031:3,0428['  ]| Upon$4$ another-gates adventure, 
031:3,0429['  ]| To$4$ Ralpho called aloud to$9$ arm, 
031:3,0430['  ]| Not dreaming of approaching storm.  
031:3,0431['  ]| Whether Dame*Fortune, or the care 
031:3,0432['  ]| Of angel bad or tutelar 
031:3,0433['  ]| Did arm, or thrust him on$4$ a danger, 
031:3,0434['  ]| To$4$ which$6#1$ he was an utter stranger; 
031:3,0435['  ]| That$3$ foresight might, or might not blot 
031:3,0436['  ]| The glory he had newly got; 
031:3,0437['  ]| Or to$4$ his shame it might be said 
031:3,0438['  ]| They took him napping in$4$ his bed, 
031:3,0439['  ]| To$4$ them we leave it to$9$ expound, 
031:3,0440['  ]| That$6#1$ deal in$4$ sciences profound.  
031:3,0441['  ]| His courser scarce he had bestrid, 
031:3,0442['  ]| And Ralpho that$6#2$ on$4$ which$6#1$ he rid, 
031:3,0443['  ]| When setting ope the postern gate 
031:3,0444['  ]| To$9$ take the field and sally at, 
031:3,0445['  ]| The foe appeared, drawn up$5$ and drilled, 
031:3,0446['  ]| Ready to$9$ charge them in$4$ the field.  
031:3,0447['  ]| This somewhat startled the bold knight, 
031:3,0448['  ]| Surprised with the unexpected sight.  
031:3,0449['  ]| The bruises of his bones and flesh 
031:3,0450['  ]| He thought began to$9$ smart afresh, 
031:3,0451['  ]| Till, recollecting wonted courage, 
031:3,0452['  ]| His fear was soon converted to$4$ rage, 
031:3,0453['  ]| And thus he spoke:
031:3,0453[A  ]| ""The coward foe, 
031:3,0454[A  ]| Whom we but now gave quarter to$4$, 
031:3,0455[A  ]| Look, yonder is rallied, and appears, 
031:3,0456[A  ]| As if they had outrun their fears.  
031:3,0457[A  ]| The glory we did lately get, 
031:3,0458[A  ]| The fates command us to$9$ repeat, 
031:3,0459[A  ]| And to$4$ their wills we must succumb.  
031:3,0460[A  ]| \7Quocunque 7trahunt\, it is our doom.  
031:3,0461[A  ]| This is the same numeric crew 
031:3,0462[A  ]| Which$6#1$ we so$5#1$ lately did subdue, 
031:3,0463[A  ]| The self-same individuals that$6#1$ 
031:3,0464[A  ]| Did run as mice do from a cat 
031:3,0465[A  ]| When we courageously did wield 
031:3,0466[A  ]| Our martial weapons in$4$ the field 
031:3,0467[A  ]| To$9$ tug for$4$ victory; and when 
031:3,0468[A  ]| We shall our shining blades again 
031:3,0469[A  ]| Brandish in$4$ terror over our heads, 
031:3,0470[A  ]| They will$1$ straight resume their wonted dreads.  
031:3,0471[A  ]| Fear is an ague that$6#1$ forsakes 
031:3,0472[A  ]| And haunts by$4$ fits those whom it takes.  
031:3,0473[A  ]| And they will$1$ opine they feel the pain 
031:3,0474[A  ]| And blows they felt today, again.  
031:3,0475[A  ]| Then let us boldly charge them home 
031:3,0476[A  ]| And make no$2$ doubt to$9$ overcome."" 
031:3,0477['  ]| This said, his courage to$9$ enflame, 
031:3,0478['  ]| He called upon$4$ his mistress' name.  
031:3,0479['  ]| His pistol next he cocked anew, 
031:3,0480['  ]| And out his nut-brown whinyard drew, 
031:3,0481['  ]| And, placing Ralpho in$4$ the front, 
031:3,0482['  ]| Reserved himself to$9$ bear the brunt, 
031:3,0483['  ]| As expert warriors use; then plied 
031:3,0484['  ]| With iron heel his courser's side, 
031:3,0485['  ]| Conveying sympathetic speed 
031:3,0486['  ]| From heel of knight to$4$ heel of steed.  
031:3,0487['  ]| Meanwhile the foe with equal rage 
031:3,0488['  ]| And speed advancing to$9$ engage, 
031:3,0489['  ]| Both parties now were drawn so$5#1$ close 
031:3,0490['  ]| Almost to$9$ come to$4$ handy-blows, 
031:3,0491['  ]| When Orsin first let fly a stone 
031:3,0492['  ]| At Ralpho; not so$5#1$ huge a one 
031:3,0493['  ]| As that$6#2$ which$6#1$ Diomed did maul 
031:3,0494['  ]| Aeneas on$4$ the bum withall, 
031:3,0495['  ]| Yet big enough, if rightly hurled, 
031:3,0496['  ]| To$9$ have sent him to$4$ another world; 
031:3,0497['  ]| Whether above ground or below, 
031:3,0498['  ]| Which$6#1$ saints twice-dipped are destined to$4$.  
031:3,0499['  ]| The danger startled the bold squire 
031:3,0500['  ]| And made him some few steps retire, 
031:3,0501['  ]| But Hudibras advanced to$4$ his aid 
031:3,0502['  ]| And roused his spirits half-dismayed.  
031:3,0503['  ]| He, wisely doubting lest the shot 
031:3,0504['  ]| Of the  enemy, now growing hot, 
031:3,0505['  ]| Might at a distance gall, pressed close, 
031:3,0506['  ]| To$9$ come, pell-mell, to$4$ handy-blows; 
031:3,0507['  ]| And, that$3$ he might their aim decline, 
031:3,0508['  ]| Advanced still in$4$ an oblique line, 
031:3,0509['  ]| But prudently forbore to$9$ fire 
031:3,0510['  ]| Till breast to$4$ breast he had got nigher, 
031:3,0511['  ]| As expert warriors use to$9$ do 
031:3,0512['  ]| When hand to$4$ hand they charge the foe.  
031:3,0513['  ]| This order the adventurous knight 
031:3,0514['  ]| Most soldierlike observed in$4$ fight, 
031:3,0515['  ]| When Fortune (as she is wont) turned fickle 
031:3,0516['  ]| And for$4$ the foe began to$9$ sickle.  
031:3,0517['  ]| The more shame for$4$ her goody-ship, 
031:3,0518['  ]| To$9$ give so$5#1$ near a friend the slip.  
031:3,0519['  ]| For$3$ Colon, choosing out a stone, 
031:3,0520['  ]| Levelled so$5#1$ right it thumped upon$4$ 
031:3,0521['  ]| His manly paunch with such a force 
031:3,0522['  ]| As almost beat him off his horse.  
031:3,0523['  ]| He loosed his weapon and the rein, 
031:3,0524['  ]| But, laying fast hold on$4$ the mane, 
031:3,0525['  ]| Preserved his seat, and as a goose 
031:3,0526['  ]| In$4$ death contracts his talons close, 
031:3,0527['  ]| So$3$ did the knight, and with one claw 
031:3,0528['  ]| The tricker of his pistol draw.  
031:3,0529['  ]| The gun went off and as it was 
031:3,0530['  ]| Still fatal to$4$ stout Hudibras, 
031:3,0531['  ]| In$4$ all his feats of arms, when least 
031:3,0532['  ]| He dreamt of it, to$9$ prosper best, 
031:3,0533['  ]| So$5#2$ now he fared.  The shot, let fly 
031:3,0534['  ]| At random among the enemy, 
031:3,0535['  ]| Pierced Talgol's gaberdine, and grazing 
031:3,0536['  ]| Upon$4$ his shoulder, in$4$ the passing 
031:3,0537['  ]| Lodged in$4$ Magnano's brass habergeon, 
031:3,0538['  ]| Who$6#1$ straight
031:3,0538[W  ]| ""A surgeon!""
031:3,0538['  ]| cried,
031:3,0538[W  ]| ""A surgeon!"" 
031:3,0539['  ]| He tumbled down and as he fell, 
031:3,0540['  ]| Did
031:3,0540[W  ]| ""Murder, murder, murder!""
031:3,0540['  ]| yell.  
031:3,0541['  ]| This startled their whole body so$5#1$ 
031:3,0542['  ]| That$3$ if the knight had not let go 
031:3,0543['  ]| His arms, but been in$4$ warlike plight, 
031:3,0544['  ]| He had won, the second time, the fight; 
031:3,0545['  ]| As if the squire had but fallen on$5$, 
031:3,0546['  ]| He had inevitably done.  
031:3,0547['  ]| But he, diverted with the care 
031:3,0548['  ]| Of Hudibras his wound, forbare 
031:3,0549['  ]| To$9$ press the advantage of his fortune, 
031:3,0550['  ]| While danger did the rest dishearten.  
031:3,0551['  ]| He had with Cerdon been engaged 
031:3,0552['  ]| In$4$ close encounter, which$6#1$ both waged 
031:3,0553['  ]| So$5#1$ desperately it was hard to$9$ say 
031:3,0554['  ]| Which$6#1$ side was like$5$ to$9$ get the day.  
031:3,0555['  ]| And now the busy work of death 
031:3,0556['  ]| Had tired them so$5#1$, they agreed to$9$ breath, 
031:3,0557['  ]| Preparing to$9$ renew the fight, 
031:3,0558['  ]| When the disaster of the knight 
031:3,0559['  ]| And the other party did divert 
031:3,0560['  ]| And force their sullen rage to$9$ part.  
031:3,0561['  ]| Ralpho pressed up$5$ to$4$ Hudibras, 
031:3,0562['  ]| And Cerdon where Magnano was, 
031:3,0563['  ]| Each striving to$9$ confirm his party 
031:3,0564['  ]| With stout encouragement and hearty.  
031:3,0565['  ]| Quoth Ralpho,
031:3,0565[B  ]| ""Courage, valiant sir, 
031:3,0566[B  ]| And let revenge and honour stir 
031:3,0567[B  ]| Your spirits up$5$!  Once more fall on$5$!  
031:3,0568[B  ]| The shattered foe begins to$9$ run; 
031:3,0569[B  ]| For$3$ if but half so$5#1$ well you knew 
031:3,0570[B  ]| To$9$ use your victory as subdue, 
031:3,0571[B  ]| They durst not, after such a blow 
031:3,0572[B  ]| As you have given them, face us now, 
031:3,0573[B  ]| But from so$5#1$ formidable a soldier 
031:3,0574[B  ]| Had fled like$4$ crows when they smell powder.  
031:3,0575[B  ]| Thrice have they seen your sword aloft 
031:3,0576[B  ]| Waved over their heads, and fled as oft.  
031:3,0577[B  ]| But if you let them recollect 
031:3,0578[B  ]| Their spirits, now dismayed and checked, 
031:3,0579[B  ]| You will$1$ have a harder game to$9$ play 
031:3,0580[B  ]| Than yet you have had, to$9$ get the day."" 
031:3,0581['  ]| Thus spoke the stout squire, but was heard 
031:3,0582['  ]| Of Hudibras with small regard.  
031:3,0583['  ]| His thoughts were fuller of the bang 
031:3,0584['  ]| He lately took, than Ralph's harangue; 
031:3,0585['  ]| To$4$ which$6#1$ he answered,
031:3,0585[A  ]| ""Cruel fate 
031:3,0586[A  ]| Tells me thy counsel comes too late.  
031:3,0587[A  ]| The knotted blood within my hose 
031:3,0588[A  ]| That$6#1$ from my wounded body flows, 
031:3,0589[A  ]| With mortal crisis doth portend 
031:3,0590[A  ]| My days to$9$ appropinque an end.  
031:3,0591[A  ]| I am for$4$ action now unfit, 
031:3,0592[A  ]| Either of fortitude or wit.  
031:3,0593[A  ]| "Fortune my foe" begins to$9$ frown, 
031:3,0594[A  ]| Resolved to$9$ pull my stomach down.  
031:3,0595[A  ]| I am not apt, upon$4$ a wound 
031:3,0596[A  ]| Or trivial basting, to$9$ despond.  
031:3,0597[A  ]| Yet I would be loath my days to$9$ curtal; 
031:3,0598[A  ]| For$3$ if I thought my wounds not mortal, 
031:3,0599[A  ]| Or that$3$ we had time enough as yet  
031:3,0600[A  ]| To$9$ make an honourable retreat, 
031:3,0601[A  ]| It were the best course.  But if they find 
031:3,0602[A  ]| We fly, and leave our arms behind 
031:3,0603[A  ]| For$4$ them to$9$ seize on$5$, the dishonour 
031:3,0604[A  ]| And danger too is such, I will$1$ sooner 
031:3,0605[A  ]| Stand to$4$ it boldly and take quarter, 
031:3,0606[A  ]| To$9$ let them see I am no$2$ starter.  
031:3,0607[A  ]| In$4$ all the trade of war, no$2$ feat 
031:3,0608[A  ]| Is nobler than a brave retreat.  
031:3,0609[A  ]| For$3$ those that$6#1$ run away and fly 
031:3,0610[A  ]| Take place at least of the enemy."" 
031:3,0611['  ]| This said, the squire with active speed 
031:3,0612['  ]| Dismounted from his bony steed 
031:3,0613['  ]| To$9$ seize the arms which$6#1$ by$4$ mischance 
031:3,0614['  ]| Fell from the bold knight in$4$ a trance.  
031:3,0615['  ]| These being found out, and restored 
031:3,0616['  ]| To$4$ Hudibras, their natural lord, 
031:3,0617['  ]| The active squire with might and main 
031:3,0618['  ]| Prepared in$4$ haste to$9$ mount again.  
031:3,0619['  ]| Thrice he assayed to$9$ mount aloft, 
031:3,0620['  ]| But by$4$ his weighty bum as oft 
031:3,0621['  ]| He was pulled back till, having found 
031:3,0622['  ]| The advantage of the rising ground, 
031:3,0623['  ]| Thither he led his warlike steed, 
031:3,0624['  ]| And having placed him right, with speed 
031:3,0625['  ]| Prepared again to$9$ scale the beast, 
031:3,0626['  ]| When Orsin, who$6#1$ had newly dressed 
031:3,0627['  ]| The bloody scar upon$4$ the shoulder 
031:3,0628['  ]| Of Talgol with Promethean powder, 
031:3,0629['  ]| And now was searching for$4$ the shot 
031:3,0630['  ]| That$6#1$ laid Magnano on$4$ the spot, 
031:3,0631['  ]| Beheld the study squire aforesaid 
031:3,0632['  ]| Preparing to$9$ climb up$4$ his horse-side.  
031:3,0633['  ]| He left his cure, and laying hold 
031:3,0634['  ]| Upon$4$ his arms, with courage bold 
031:3,0635['  ]| Cried out,
031:3,0635[C  ]| ""It is now no$2$ time to$9$ dally!  
031:3,0636[C  ]| The enemy begins to$9$ rally.  
031:3,0637[C  ]| Let us that$6#1$ are unhurt and whole 
031:3,0638[C  ]| Fall on$5$, and happy man be his dole!"" 
031:3,0639['  ]| This said, like$5$ to$4$ a thunderbolt 
031:3,0640['  ]| He flew with fury to$4$ the assault, 
031:3,0641['  ]| Striving the enemy to$9$ attack 
031:3,0642['  ]| Before he reached his horse's back.  
031:3,0643['  ]| Ralpho was mounted now and gotten 
031:3,0644['  ]| Overthwart his beast with active vauting, 
031:3,0645['  ]| Wriggling his body to$9$ recover 
031:3,0646['  ]| His seat, and cast his right leg over, 
031:3,0647['  ]| When Orsin rushing in$4$, bestowed 
031:3,0648['  ]| On$4$ horse and man so$5#1$ heavy a load, 
031:3,0649['  ]| The beast was startled, and begun 
031:3,0650['  ]| To$9$ kick and fling like$4$ mad and run, 
031:3,0651['  ]| Bearing the tough squire like$4$ a sack, 
031:3,0652['  ]| Or stout King*Richard on$4$ his back, 
031:3,0653['  ]| Till, stumbling, he threw him down, 
031:3,0654['  ]| Sore bruised and cast into a sown.  
031:3,0655['  ]| Meanwhile the knight began to$9$ rouse 
031:3,0656['  ]| The sparkled of his wonted prowess.  
031:3,0657['  ]| He thrust his hand into his hose 
031:3,0658['  ]| And found both by$4$ his eyes and nose 
031:3,0659['  ]| It was only choler and not blood 
031:3,0660['  ]| That$6#1$ from his wounded body flowed.  
031:3,0661['  ]| This, with the hazard of the squire, 
031:3,0662['  ]| Enflamed him with despiteful ire.  
031:3,0663['  ]| Courageously he faced about 
031:3,0664['  ]| And drew his other pistol out, 
031:3,0665['  ]| And now had half-way bent the cock, 
031:3,0666['  ]| When Cerdon gave so$5#1$ fierce a shock 
031:3,0667['  ]| With sturdy truncheon athwart his arm 
031:3,0668['  ]| That$3$ down it fell and did no$2$ harm; 
031:3,0669['  ]| Then, stoutly pressing on$5$ with speed, 
031:3,0670['  ]| Assayed to$9$ pull him off his steed.  
031:3,0671['  ]| The knight his sword had only left 
031:3,0672['  ]| With which$6#1$ he Cerdon's head had cleft, 
031:3,0673['  ]| Or at the least cropped off a limb, 
031:3,0674['  ]| But Orsin came and rescued him.  
031:3,0675['  ]| He with his lance attacked the knight 
031:3,0676['  ]| Upon$4$ his quarters opposite.  
031:3,0677['  ]| But, as a barque that$6#1$ in$4$ foul weather, 
031:3,0678['  ]| Tossed by$4$ two adverse winds together, 
031:3,0679['  ]| Is bruised, and beaten to$8$ and fro, 
031:3,0680['  ]| And knows not which$6#1$ to$9$ turn him to$4$, 
031:3,0681['  ]| So$3$ fared the knight between two foes, 
031:3,0682['  ]| And knew not which$6#1$ of them to$9$ oppose, 
031:3,0683['  ]| Till Orsin, charging with his lance 
031:3,0684['  ]| At Hudibras, by$4$ spiteful chance 
031:3,0685['  ]| Hit Cerdon such a bang as stunned 
031:3,0686['  ]| And laid him flat upon$4$ the ground.  
031:3,0687['  ]| At this the knight began to$9$ cheer up$5$ 
031:3,0688['  ]| And raising up$5$ himself on$4$ stirrup, 
031:3,0689['  ]| Cried out,
031:3,0689[A  ]| ""\Victoria!\ Lie thou there, 
031:3,0690[A  ]| And I shall straight despatch another 
031:3,0691[A  ]| To$9$ bear thee company in$4$ death, 
031:3,0692[A  ]| But first I will$1$ halt awhile and breath."" 
031:3,0693['  ]| As well he might, for$3$ Orsin, grieved 
031:3,0694['  ]| At the wound that$6#1$ Cerdon had received, 
031:3,0695['  ]| Ran to$9$ relieve him with his lore, 
031:3,0696['  ]| And cure the hurt he made before.  
031:3,0697['  ]| Meanwhile the knight had wheeled about 
031:3,0698['  ]| To$9$ breathe himself, and next find out 
031:3,0699['  ]| The advantage of the ground, where best 
031:3,0700['  ]| He might the ruffled foe infest.  
031:3,0701['  ]| This being resolved, he spurred his steed 
031:3,0702['  ]| To$9$ run at Orsin with full speed, 
031:3,0703['  ]| While he was busy in$4$ the care 
031:3,0704['  ]| Of Cerdon's wound, and unaware.  
031:3,0705['  ]| But he was quick, and had already 
031:3,0706['  ]| Unto the part applied remedy, 
031:3,0707['  ]| And, seeing the enemy prepared, 
031:3,0708['  ]| Drew up$5$ and stood upon$4$ his guard.  
031:3,0709['  ]| Then like$4$ a warrior right expert 
031:3,0710['  ]| And skilful in$4$ the martial art, 
031:3,0711['  ]| The subtle knight straight made a halt, 
031:3,0712['  ]| And judged it best to$9$ stay the assault 
031:3,0713['  ]| Until he had relieved the squire, 
031:3,0714['  ]| And then (in$4$ order) to$9$ retire, 
031:3,0715['  ]| Or, as occasion should invite, 
031:3,0716['  ]| With forces joined renew the fight.  
031:3,0717['  ]| Ralpho, by$4$ this time disentranced, 
031:3,0718['  ]| Upon$4$ his bum himself advanced, 
031:3,0719['  ]| Though sorely bruised; his limbs all over 
031:3,0720['  ]| With ruthless bangs were stiff and sore.  
031:3,0721['  ]| Right fain he would have got upon$4$ 
031:3,0722['  ]| His feet again to$9$ get him gone, 
031:3,0723['  ]| When Hudibras to$9$ aid him came.  
031:3,0724['  ]| Quoth he (and called him by$4$ his name), 
031:3,0725[A  ]| ""Courage!  The day at length is ours 
031:3,0726[A  ]| And we once more as conquerours 
031:3,0727[A  ]| Have both the field and honour won.  
031:3,0728[A  ]| The foe is profligate and run ~~  
031:3,0729[A  ]| I mean all such as can, for$3$ some 
031:3,0730[A  ]| This hand hath sent to$4$ their long home, 
031:3,0731[A  ]| And some lie sprawling on$4$ the ground 
031:3,0732[A  ]| With many a gash and bloody wound.  
031:3,0733[A  ]| Caesar himself could never say 
031:3,0734[A  ]| He got two victories in$4$ a day 
031:3,0735[A  ]| As I have done, that$6#1$ can say, "Twice I 
031:3,0736[A  ]| In$4$ one day \7Veni, 7vidi, 7vici\." 
031:3,0737[A  ]| The foe is so$5#1$ numerous that$3$ we 
031:3,0738[A  ]| Can not so$5#1$ often \7vincere\ 
031:3,0739[A  ]| As they \7perire\, and yet enough
031:3,0740[A  ]| Be left to$9$ strike an afterblow.  
031:3,0741[A  ]| Then lest they rally and once more 
031:3,0742[A  ]| Put us to$9$ fight the business over, 
031:3,0743[A  ]| Get up$5$ and mount thy steed.  Despatch!  
031:3,0744[A  ]| And let us both their motions watch."" 
031:3,0745['  ]| Quoth Ralph,
031:3,0745[B  ]| ""I should not, if I were 
031:3,0746[B  ]| In$4$ case for$4$ action, now be here; 
031:3,0747[B  ]| Nor have I turned my back or hanged 
031:3,0748[B  ]| An arse, for$4$ fear of being banged.  
031:3,0749[B  ]| It was for$4$ you I got these harms, 
031:3,0750[B  ]| Adventuring to$9$ fetch off your arms.  
031:3,0751[B  ]| The blows and drubs I have received 
031:3,0752[B  ]| Have bruised my body and bereaved 
031:3,0753[B  ]| My limbs of strength.  Unless you stoop 
031:3,0754[B  ]| And reach your hand to$9$ pull me up$5$, 
031:3,0755[B  ]| I shall lie here, and be a prey 
031:3,0756[B  ]| To$4$ those who$6#1$ now are run away."" 
031:3,0757[A  ]| ""That$6#2$ shalt thou not"",
031:3,0757['  ]| quoth Hudibras.  
031:3,0758[A  ]| ""We read the ancients held it was 
031:3,0759[A  ]| More honourable far \7servare\ 
031:3,0760[A  ]| \7Civem\ than slay an adversary.  
031:3,0761[A  ]| The one today we oft have done, 
031:3,0762[A  ]| The other shall despatch anon.  
031:3,0763[A  ]| And, though thou art of a different church, 
031:3,0764[A  ]| I will$1$ not leave thee in$4$ the lurch."" 
031:3,0765['  ]| This said, he jogged his good steed nigher 
031:3,0766['  ]| And steered him gently toward the squire.  
031:3,0767['  ]| Then, bowing down his body, stretched 
031:3,0768['  ]| His hand out, and at Ralpho reached, 
031:3,0769['  ]| When Trulla, whom he did not mind, 
031:3,0770['  ]| Charged him like$4$ lightning behind.  
031:3,0771['  ]| She had been long in$4$ search about 
031:3,0772['  ]| Magnano's wound, to$9$ find it out, 
031:3,0773['  ]| But could find none, nor where the shot 
031:3,0774['  ]| That$6#1$ had so$5#1$ startled him was got.  
031:3,0775['  ]| But having found the worst was passed, 
031:3,0776['  ]| She fell to$4$ her own work at last:  
031:3,0777['  ]| The pillage of the prisoners, 
031:3,0778['  ]| Which$6#1$ in$4$ all feats of arms was hers.  
031:3,0779['  ]| And now to$9$ plunder Ralph she flew, 
031:3,0780['  ]| When Hudibras his hard fate drew 
031:3,0781['  ]| To$9$ succour him; for$3$ as he bowed 
031:3,0782['  ]| To$9$ help him up$5$, she laid a load 
031:3,0783['  ]| Of blows so$5#1$ heavy, and placed so$5#1$ well 
031:3,0784['  ]| On$4$ the other side, that$3$ down he fell.  
031:3,0785[E  ]| ""Yield, scoundrel base,""
031:3,0785['  ]| quoth she,
031:3,0785[E  ]| ""or die!  
031:3,0786[E  ]| Thy life is mine and liberty.  
031:3,0787[E  ]| But if thou thinkest I took thee tardy, 
031:3,0788[E  ]| And darest presume to$9$ be so$5#1$ hardy 
031:3,0789[E  ]| To$9$ try thy fortune over afresh, 
031:3,0790[E  ]| I will$1$ waive my title to$4$ thy flesh, 
031:3,0791[E  ]| Thy arms and baggage, now my right.  
031:3,0792[E  ]| And if thou hast the heart to$9$ try it, 
031:3,0793[E  ]| I will$1$ lend thee back thyself awhile, 
031:3,0794[E  ]| And once more for$4$ that$6#2$ carcass vile 
031:3,0795[E  ]| Fight upon$4$ tick.""
031:3,0795['  ]| Quoth Hudibras, 
031:3,0796[A  ]| ""Thou offerest nobly, valiant lass, 
031:3,0797[A  ]| And I shall take thee at thy word.  
031:3,0798[A  ]| First let me rise and take my sword.  
031:3,0799[A  ]| That$6#2$ sword which$6#1$ has so$5#1$ oft this day 
031:3,0800[A  ]| Through squadrons of my foes made way, 
031:3,0801[A  ]| And some to$4$ other worlds despatched, 
031:3,0802[A  ]| Now with a feeble spinster matched, 
031:3,0803[A  ]| Will$1$ blush with blood ignoble stained, 
031:3,0804[A  ]| By$4$ which$6#1$ no$2$ honour is to$9$ be gained.  
031:3,0805[A  ]| But if thou wilt take my advice in$4$ this, 
031:3,0806[A  ]| Consider while thou mayst what it is 
031:3,0807[A  ]| To$9$ interrupt a victor's course 
031:3,0808[A  ]| By$4$ opposing such a trivial force.  
031:3,0809[A  ]| For$3$ if with conquest I come off 
031:3,0810[A  ]| (And that$6#2$ I shall do sure enough), 
031:3,0811[A  ]| Quarter thou canst not have nor grace, 
031:3,0812[A  ]| By$4$ law of arms in$4$ such a case, 
031:3,0813[A  ]| Both which$6#1$ I now do offer freely."" 
031:3,0814[E  ]| ""I scorn,""
031:3,0814['  ]| quoth she,
031:3,0814[E  ]| ""thou coxcomb silly,"" 
031:3,0815['  ]| (Clapping her hand upon$4$ her breech, 
031:3,0816['  ]| To$9$ show how much she prized his speech) 
031:3,0817[E  ]| ""Quarter or counsel from a foe.  
031:3,0818[E  ]| If thou canst force me to$4$ it, do.  
031:3,0819[E  ]| But lest it should again be said, 
031:3,0820[E  ]| When I have once more won thy head, 
031:3,0821[E  ]| I took thee napping, unprepared, 
031:3,0822[E  ]| Arm, and betake thee to$4$ thy guard!"" 
031:3,0823['  ]| This said, she to$4$ her tackle fell 
031:3,0824['  ]| And on$4$ the knight let fall a peal 
031:3,0825['  ]| Of blows so$5#1$ fierce, and pressed so$5#1$ home, 
031:3,0826['  ]| That$3$ he retired and followed his bum.  
031:3,0827[E  ]| ""Stand to$4$ it!""
031:3,0827['  ]| quoth she,
031:3,0827[E  ]| ""Or yield to$4$ mercy.  
031:3,0828[E  ]| It is not fighting arsy-versy 
031:3,0829[E  ]| Shall serve thy turn.""
031:3,0829['  ]| This stirred his spleen 
031:3,0830['  ]| More than the danger he was in$4$, 
031:3,0831['  ]| The blows he felt, or was to$9$ feel, 
031:3,0832['  ]| Although they already made him reel.  
031:3,0833['  ]| Honour, despite, revenge and shame 
031:3,0834['  ]| At once unto his stomach came, 
031:3,0835['  ]| Which$6#1$ fired it so$5#1$, he raised his arm 
031:3,0836['  ]| Above his head, and rained a storm 
031:3,0837['  ]| Of blows so$5#1$ terrible and thick 
031:3,0838['  ]| As if he meant to$9$ hash her quick.  
031:3,0839['  ]| But she upon$4$ her truncheon took them 
031:3,0840['  ]| And by$4$ oblique diversion broke them, 
031:3,0841['  ]| Waiting an opportunity 
031:3,0842['  ]| To$9$ pay all back with usury.  
031:3,0843['  ]| Which$6#1$ long she failed not of, for$3$ now 
031:3,0844['  ]| The knight with one dead-doing blow 
031:3,0845['  ]| Resolving to$9$ decide the fight, 
031:3,0846['  ]| And she with quick and cunning sleight 
031:3,0847['  ]| Avoiding it, the force and weight 
031:3,0848['  ]| He charged upon$4$ it was so$5#1$ great 
031:3,0849['  ]| As almost swayed him to$4$ the ground.  
031:3,0850['  ]| No$2$ sooner she the advantage found 
031:3,0851['  ]| But in$4$ she flew, and seconding 
031:3,0852['  ]| With home-made thrust the heavy swing, 
031:3,0853['  ]| She laid him flat upon$4$ his side, 
031:3,0854['  ]| And mounting on$4$ his trunk astride, 
031:3,0855['  ]| Quoth she,
031:3,0855[E  ]| ""I told thee what would come 
031:3,0856[E  ]| Of all thy vapouring, base scum.  
031:3,0857[E  ]| Say, will$1$ the law of arms allow 
031:3,0858[E  ]| I may have grace and quarter now?  
031:3,0859[E  ]| Or wilt thou rather break thy word 
031:3,0860[E  ]| And stain thine honour than thy sword?  
031:3,0861[E  ]| A man of war to$9$ damn his soul 
031:3,0862[E  ]| In$4$ basely breaking his parole!  
031:3,0863[E  ]| And when, before the fight, thou hadst vowed 
031:3,0864[E  ]| To$9$ give no$2$ quarter in$4$ cold blood!  
031:3,0865[E  ]| Now thou hast got me for$4$ a Tartar, 
031:3,0866[E  ]| To$9$ make me against my will$0$ take quarter, 
031:3,0867[E  ]| Why dost not put me to$4$ the sword, 
031:3,0868[E  ]| But cowardly fly from thy word?"" 
031:3,0869['  ]| Quoth Hudibras,
031:3,0869[A  ]| ""The day is thine own.  
031:3,0870[A  ]| Thou and thy stars have cast me down.  
031:3,0871[A  ]| My laurels are transplanted now 
031:3,0872[A  ]| And flourish on$4$ thy conquering brow.  
031:3,0873[A  ]| My loss of honour is great enough:  
031:3,0874[A  ]| Thou needest not brand it with a scoff.  
031:3,0875[A  ]| Sarcasms may eclipse thine own 
031:3,0876[A  ]| But can not blur my lost renown.  
031:3,0877[A  ]| I am not now in$4$ Fortune's power:  
031:3,0878[A  ]| "He that$6#1$ is down can fall no$2$ lower".  
031:3,0879[A  ]| The ancient heroes were illustrious 
031:3,0880[A  ]| For$4$ being benign and not blustrous 
031:3,0881[A  ]| Against a vanquished foe.  Their swords 
031:3,0882[A  ]| Were sharp and trenchant, not their words; 
031:3,0883[A  ]| And did in$4$ fight but cut work out 
031:3,0884[A  ]| To$9$ employ their courtesies about."" 
031:3,0885['  ]| Quoth she,
031:3,0885[E  ]| ""Although thou hast deserved, 
031:3,0886[E  ]| Base slubberdegullion, to$9$ be served 
031:3,0887[E  ]| As thou didst vow to$9$ deal with me 
031:3,0888[E  ]| If thou hadst got the victory, 
031:3,0889[E  ]| Yet I had rather act a part 
031:3,0890[E  ]| That$6#1$ suits my fame, than thy desert.  
031:3,0891[E  ]| Thy arms, thy liberty, beside 
031:3,0892[E  ]| All that$6#1$ is on$4$ the outside of thy hide, 
031:3,0893[E  ]| Are mine by$4$ military law, 
031:3,0894[E  ]| Of which$6#1$ I will$1$ not bate one straw.  
031:3,0895[E  ]| The rest, thy life and limbs, once more, 
031:3,0896[E  ]| Though doubly forfeit, I restore."" 
031:3,0897['  ]| Quoth Hudibras,
031:3,0897[A  ]| ""It is too late 
031:3,0898[A  ]| For$4$ me to$9$ treat or stipulate.  
031:3,0899[A  ]| What thou commandest I must obey.  
031:3,0900[A  ]| Yet those whom I expugned today, 
031:3,0901[A  ]| Of thine own party, I let go, 
031:3,0902[A  ]| And gave them life and freedom too, 
031:3,0903[A  ]| Both dogs and bears upon$4$ their parole, 
031:3,0904[A  ]| Whom I took prisoners in$4$ this quarrel."" 
031:3,0905['  ]| Quoth Trulla,
031:3,0905[E  ]| ""Whether thou or they 
031:3,0906[E  ]| Let one another run away 
031:3,0907[E  ]| Concerns me not.  But was it not thou 
031:3,0908[E  ]| That$6#1$ gave Crowdero quarter too?  
031:3,0909[E  ]| Crowdero whom, in$4$ irons bound, 
031:3,0910[E  ]| Thou basely threwest into Lob's pound, 
031:3,0911[E  ]| Where still he lies, and with regret 
031:3,0912[E  ]| His generous bowels rage and fret.  
031:3,0913[E  ]| But now thy carcass shall redeem 
031:3,0914[E  ]| And serve to$9$ be exchange for$4$ him."" 
031:3,0915['  ]| This said, the knight did straight submit 
031:3,0916['  ]| And laid his weapons at her feet.  
031:3,0917['  ]| Next he disrobed his gaberdine, 
031:3,0918['  ]| And with it did himself resign.  
031:3,0919['  ]| She took it and forthwith devesting 
031:3,0920['  ]| The mantle that$6#1$ she wore, said jesting, 
031:3,0921[E  ]| ""Take that$6#2$, and wear it for$4$ my sake"".  
031:3,0922['  ]| Then threw it over his sturdy back.  
031:3,0923['  ]| And as the French we conquered once, 
031:3,0924['  ]| Now give us laws for$4$ pantaloons, 
031:3,0925['  ]| The length of breeches and the gathers, 
031:3,0926['  ]| Port-canons, periwigs and feathers, 
031:3,0927['  ]| Just so$3$ the proud insulting lass 
031:3,0928['  ]| Arrayed and dighted Hudibras.  
031:3,0929['  ]| Meanwhile the other champions, yerst 
031:3,0930['  ]| In$4$ hurry of the fight dispersed, 
031:3,0931['  ]| Arrived when Trulla had won the day 
031:3,0932['  ]| To$9$ share in$4$ the honour and the prey, 
031:3,0933['  ]| And out of Hudibras's hide 
031:3,0934['  ]| With vengeance to$9$ be satisfied, 
031:3,0935['  ]| Which$6#1$ now they were about to$9$ pour 
031:3,0936['  ]| Upon$4$ him in$4$ a wooden shower.  
031:3,0937['  ]| But Trulla thrust herself between, 
031:3,0938['  ]| And striding over his back again, 
031:3,0939['  ]| She brandished over her head his sword, 
031:3,0940['  ]| And vowed they should not break her word.  
031:3,0941['  ]| She had given him quarter, and her blood 
031:3,0942['  ]| Or theirs should make that$6#2$ quarter good.  
031:3,0943['  ]| For$3$ she was bound by$4$ law of arms 
031:3,0944['  ]| To$9$ see him safe from further harms.  
031:3,0945['  ]| In$4$ dungeon deep Crowdero, cast 
031:3,0946['  ]| By$4$ Hudibras, as yet lay fast, 
031:3,0947['  ]| Where to$4$ the hard and ruthless stones 
031:3,0948['  ]| His great heart made perpetual moans.  
031:3,0949['  ]| Him she resolved that$3$ Hudibras 
031:3,0950['  ]| Should ransom, and supply his place.  
031:3,0951['  ]| This stopped their fury, and the basting 
031:3,0952['  ]| Which$6#1$ toward Hudibras was hasting.  
031:3,0953['  ]| They thought it was but just and right 
031:3,0954['  ]| That$3$ what she had achieved in$4$ fight 
031:3,0955['  ]| She should dispose of how she pleased:  
031:3,0956['  ]| Crowdero ought to$9$ be released, 
031:3,0957['  ]| Nor could that$6#2$ any way be done 
031:3,0958['  ]| So$5#1$ well as this she pitched upon$4$; 
031:3,0959['  ]| For$3$ who$6#2$ a better could imagine?  
031:3,0960['  ]| This therefore they resolved to$9$ engage in$4$.  
031:3,0961['  ]| The knight and squire first they made 
031:3,0962['  ]| Rise from the ground where they were laid, 
031:3,0963['  ]| Then mounted both upon$4$ their horses, 
031:3,0964['  ]| But with their faces to$4$ their arses.  
031:3,0965['  ]| Orsin led Hudibras's beast 
031:3,0966['  ]| And Talgol that$6#2$ which$6#1$ Ralpho pressed, 
031:3,0967['  ]| Whom stout Magnano, valiant Cerdon 
031:3,0968['  ]| And Colon waited as a guard on$5$, 
031:3,0969['  ]| All ushering Trulla in$4$ the rear 
031:3,0970['  ]| With the arms of either prisoner.  
031:3,0971['  ]| In$4$ this proud order and array 
031:3,0972['  ]| They put themselves upon$4$ their way, 
031:3,0973['  ]| Striving to$9$ reach the enchanted castle 
031:3,0974['  ]| Where stout Crowdero in$4$ durance lay still.  
031:3,0975['  ]| Thither with greater speed than shows 
031:3,0976['  ]| And triumphs over conquered foes 
031:3,0977['  ]| Do use to$9$ allow, or than the bears 
031:3,0978['  ]| Or pageants borne before lord mayors 
031:3,0979['  ]| Are wont to$9$ use, they soon arrived, 
031:3,0980['  ]| In$4$ order soldierlike contrived, 
031:3,0981['  ]| Still marching in$4$ a warlike posture, 
031:3,0982['  ]| As fit for$4$ battle as for$4$ muster.  
031:3,0983['  ]| The knight and squire they first unhorse, 
031:3,0984['  ]| And bending against the fort their force, 
031:3,0985['  ]| They all advanced, and round about 
031:3,0986['  ]| Begirt the magical redoubt.  
031:3,0987['  ]| Magnan' led up$5$ in$4$ this adventure 
031:3,0988['  ]| And made way for$4$ the rest to$9$ enter.  
031:3,0989['  ]| For$3$ he was skilful in$4$ black art 
031:3,0990['  ]| No$2$ less than he that$6#1$ built the fort, 
031:3,0991['  ]| And with an iron mace laid flat 
031:3,0992['  ]| A breach, which$6#1$ straight all entered at, 
031:3,0993['  ]| And in$4$ the wooden dungeon found 
031:3,0994['  ]| Crowdero laid upon$4$ the ground.  
031:3,0995['  ]| Him they release from durance base, 
031:3,0996['  ]| Restored to$4$ his fiddle and his case, 
031:3,0997['  ]| And liberty, this thirsty rage 
031:3,0998['  ]| With luscious vengeance to$9$ assuage.  
031:3,0999['  ]| For$3$ he no$2$ sooner was at large 
031:3,1000['  ]| But Trulla straight brought on$4$ her charge, 
031:3,1001['  ]| And in$4$ the self-same limbo put 
031:3,1002['  ]| The knight and squire where he was shut; 
031:3,1003['  ]| Where, leaving them in$4$ the wretched hole, 
031:3,1004['  ]| Their bangs and durance to$9$ console, 
031:3,1005['  ]| Confined and conjured into narrow 
031:3,1006['  ]| Enchanted mansion, to$9$ know sorrow, 
031:3,1007['  ]| In$4$ the same order and array 
031:3,1008['  ]| Which$6#1$ they advanced, they marched away.  
031:3,1009['  ]| But Hudibras, who$6#1$ scorned to$9$ stoop 
031:3,1010['  ]| To$4$ fortune, or be said to$9$ droop, 
031:3,1011['  ]| Cheered up$5$ himself with ends of verse 
031:3,1012['  ]| And sayings of philosophers.  
031:3,1013['  ]| Quoth he,
031:3,1013[A  ]| ""The one half of man, his mind, 
031:3,1014[A  ]| Is \7sui 7juris\, unconfined, 
031:3,1015[A  ]| And can not be laid by$4$ the heels, 
031:3,1016[A  ]| Whatever the other moiety feels.  
031:3,1017[A  ]| It is not restraint or liberty 
031:3,1018[A  ]| That$6#1$ makes men prisoners or free 
031:3,1019[A  ]| But perturbations that$6#1$ possess 
031:3,1020[A  ]| The mind or equanimities.  
031:3,1021[A  ]| The whole world was not half so$5#1$ wide 
031:3,1022[A  ]| To$4$ Alexander when he cried 
031:3,1023[A  ]| Because he had but one to$9$ subdue, 
031:3,1024[A  ]| As was a paltry narrow tub to$4$ 
031:3,1025[A  ]| Diogenes, who$6#1$ is not said 
031:3,1026[A  ]| (For$4$ ought that$6#1$ ever I could read) 
031:3,1027[A  ]| To$9$ whine, put finger in$4$ the eye, and sob 
031:3,1028[A  ]| Because he had never another tub.  
031:3,1029[A  ]| The ancients make two several kinds 
031:3,1030[A  ]| Of prowess in$4$ heroic minds, 
031:3,1031[A  ]| The active and the passive valiant, 
031:3,1032[A  ]| Both which$6#1$ are \7pari 7libra\ gallant:  
031:3,1033[A  ]| For$3$ both to$9$ give blows and to$9$ carry, 
031:3,1034[A  ]| In$4$ fights are equinecessary:  
031:3,1035[A  ]| But in$4$ defeats the passive stout 
031:3,1036[A  ]| Are always found to$9$ stand it out 
031:3,1037[A  ]| Most desperately, and to$9$ outdo 
031:3,1038[A  ]| The active, against a conquering foe.  
031:3,1039[A  ]| Though we with blacks and blues are suggilled, 
031:3,1040[A  ]| Or, as the vulgar say, are cudgelled, 
031:3,1041[A  ]| He that$6#1$ is valiant and dares fight, 
031:3,1042[A  ]| Though drubbed, can lose no$2$ honour by$4$ it.  
031:3,1043[A  ]| Honour is a lease for$4$ lives to$9$ come, 
031:3,1044[A  ]| And can not be extended from 
031:3,1045[A  ]| The legal tenant; it is a chattel 
031:3,1046[A  ]| Not to$9$ be forfeited in$4$ battel.  
031:3,1047[A  ]| If he that$6#1$ in$4$ the field is slain 
031:3,1048[A  ]| Be in$4$ the bed of honour lain, 
031:3,1049[A  ]| He that$6#1$ is beaten may be said 
031:3,1050[A  ]| To$9$ lie in$4$ honour's truckle-bed.  
031:3,1051[A  ]| For$3$ as we see the eclipsed sun 
031:3,1052[A  ]| By$4$ mortals is more gazed upon$5$, 
031:3,1053[A  ]| Than when adorned with all his light 
031:3,1054[A  ]| He shines in$4$ serene sky most bright, 
031:3,1055[A  ]| So$3$ valour in$4$ a low estate 
031:3,1056[A  ]| Is most admired and wondered at."" 
031:3,1057['  ]| Quoth Ralph,
031:3,1057[B  ]| ""How great I do not know 
031:3,1058[B  ]| We may by$4$ being beaten grow; 
031:3,1059[B  ]| But none that$6#1$ see how here we sit 
031:3,1060[B  ]| Will$1$ judge us overgrown with wit.  
031:3,1061[B  ]| As gifted brethren, preaching by$4$ 
031:3,1062[B  ]| A carnal hour-glass, do imply 
031:3,1063[B  ]| Illumination can convey 
031:3,1064[B  ]| Into them what they have to$9$ say 
031:3,1065[B  ]| But not how much, so$5#1$ well enough 
031:3,1066[B  ]| Know you to$9$ charge, but not draw off.  
031:3,1067[B  ]| For$3$ who$6#2$ without a cap and bauble, 
031:3,1068[B  ]| Having subdued a bear and rabble, 
031:3,1069[B  ]| And might with honour have come off, 
031:3,1070[B  ]| Would put it to$4$ a second proof?  
031:3,1071[B  ]| A politic exploit, right fit 
031:3,1072[B  ]| For$4$ Presbyterian zeal and wit!"" 
031:3,1073['  ]| Quoth Hudibras,
031:3,1073[A  ]| ""That$6#2$ cuckoo's tone, 
031:3,1074[A  ]| Ralpho, thou always harpest upon$4$.  
031:3,1075[A  ]| When thou at anything wouldst rail, 
031:3,1076[A  ]| Thou makest presbytery thy scale 
031:3,1077[A  ]| To$9$ take the height of it, and explain 
031:3,1078[A  ]| To$4$ what degree it is profane.  
031:3,1079[A  ]| Whatsoever will$1$ not with thy (what do you call?) 
031:3,1080[A  ]| Thy "light" jump right thou callest synodical; 
031:3,1081[A  ]| As if presbytery were a standard 
031:3,1082[A  ]| To$9$ size whatsoever is to$9$ be slandered.  
031:3,1083[A  ]| Dost not remember how this day 
031:3,1084[A  ]| Thou to$4$ my beard wast bold to$9$ say 
031:3,1085[A  ]| That$3$ thou couldst prove bear-baiting equal 
031:3,1086[A  ]| With synods orthodox and legal?  
031:3,1087[A  ]| Do if thou canst, for$3$ I deny it, 
031:3,1088[A  ]| And dare thee to$4$ it with all thy "light","" 
031:3,1089['  ]| Quoth Ralpho,
031:3,1089[B  ]| ""Truly that$6#2$ is no$2$ 
031:3,1090[B  ]| Hard matter for$4$ a man to$9$ do 
031:3,1091[B  ]| That$6#1$ has but any guts in his brains, 
031:3,1092[B  ]| And could believe it worth his pains.  
031:3,1093[B  ]| But since you dare and urge me to$4$ it, 
031:3,1094[B  ]| You will$1$ find I have light enough to$9$ do it.  
031:3,1095[B  ]| ""Synods are mystical bear-gardens, 
031:3,1096[B  ]| Where elders, deputies, church-wardens 
031:3,1097[B  ]| And other members of the court 
031:3,1098[B  ]| Manage the Babylonish sport.  
031:3,1099[B  ]| For$3$ prolocutor, scribe and bearward 
031:3,1100[B  ]| Do differ only in$4$ a mere word.  
031:3,1101[B  ]| Both are but several synagogues 
031:3,1102[B  ]| Of carnal men, and bears and dogs; 
031:3,1103[B  ]| Both antichristian assemblies, 
031:3,1104[B  ]| To$4$ mischief bent as far as in$4$ them lies; 
031:3,1105[B  ]| Both stave and tail with fierce contests, 
031:3,1106[B  ]| The one with men, the other beasts.  
031:3,1107[B  ]| The difference is, the one fights with 
031:3,1108[B  ]| The tongue, the other with the teeth; 
031:3,1109[B  ]| And that$3$ they bait but bears in$4$ this, 
031:3,1110[B  ]| In$4$ the other souls and consciences, 
031:3,1111[B  ]| Where saints themselves are brought to$4$ stake 
031:3,1112[B  ]| For$4$ gospel-light and conscience sake, 
031:3,1113[B  ]| Exposed to$4$ scribes and presbyters 
031:3,1114[B  ]| Instead of mastiff dogs and curs, 
031:3,1115[B  ]| Than whom they have less humanity, 
031:3,1116[B  ]| For$3$ these at souls of men will$1$ fly.  
031:3,1117[B  ]| This to$4$ the prophet did appear 
031:3,1118[B  ]| Who$6#1$ in$4$ a vision saw a bear, 
031:3,1119[B  ]| Prefiguring the beastly rage 
031:3,1120[B  ]| Of church rule in$4$ this latter age, 
031:3,1121[B  ]| As is demonstrated at full 
031:3,1122[B  ]| By$4$ him that$6#1$ baited the Pope's bull.  
031:3,1123[B  ]| Bears naturally are beasts of prey 
031:3,1124[B  ]| That$6#1$ live by$4$ rapine:  so$3$ do they.  
031:3,1125[B  ]| What are their orders, constitutions, 
031:3,1126[B  ]| Church-censures, curses, absolutions, 
031:3,1127[B  ]| But several mystic chains they make 
031:3,1128[B  ]| To$9$ tie poor Christians to$4$ the stake, 
031:3,1129[B  ]| And then set heathen officers, 
031:3,1130[B  ]| Instead of dogs, about their ears?  
031:3,1131[B  ]| For$3$ to$9$ prohibit and dispense, 
031:3,1132[B  ]| To$9$ find out or to$9$ make offence, 
031:3,1133[B  ]| Of hell and heaven to$9$ dispose, 
031:3,1134[B  ]| To$9$ play with souls at fast and loose, 
031:3,1135[B  ]| To$9$ set what characters they please, 
031:3,1136[B  ]| And mulcts on$4$ sin or godliness, 
031:3,1137[B  ]| Reduce the church to$4$ gospel-order 
031:3,1138[B  ]| By$4$ rapine, sacrilege and murder, 
031:3,1139[B  ]| To$9$ make presbytery supreme 
031:3,1140[B  ]| And kings themselves submit to$4$ them, 
031:3,1141[B  ]| And force all people, though against 
031:3,1142[B  ]| Their consciences, to$9$ turn saints, 
031:3,1143[B  ]| Must prove a pretty thriving trade 
031:3,1144[B  ]| When saints monopolists are made.  
031:3,1145[B  ]| When pious frauds and holy shifts 
031:3,1146[B  ]| Are "dispensations" and "gifts", 
031:3,1147[B  ]| Their godliness becomes mere ware 
031:3,1148[B  ]| And every synod but a fair.  
031:3,1149[B  ]| ""Synods are whelps of the Inquisition, 
031:3,1150[B  ]| A mongrel breed of like$2$ pernicion, 
031:3,1151[B  ]| And, growing up$5$, became the sires 
031:3,1152[B  ]| Of scribes, commissioners and triers, 
031:3,1153[B  ]| Whose business is by$4$ cunning sleight 
031:3,1154[B  ]| To$9$ cast a figure for$4$ men's light; 
031:3,1155[B  ]| To$9$ find in$4$ lines of beard and face 
031:3,1156[B  ]| The physiognomy of grace, 
031:3,1157[B  ]| And by$4$ the sound and twang of nose, 
031:3,1158[B  ]| If all be sound within disclose, 
031:3,1159[B  ]| Free from a crack or flaw of sinning, 
031:3,1160[B  ]| As men try pipkins by$4$ the ringing; 
031:3,1161[B  ]| By$4$ black caps underlaid with white 
031:3,1162[B  ]| Give certain guess at inward light; 
031:3,1163[B  ]| Which$6#1$ sergeants at the gospel wear 
031:3,1164[B  ]| To$9$ make their spiritual calling clear; 
031:3,1165[B  ]| The handkercher about the neck 
031:3,1166[B  ]| (Canonical crabat of Smeck, 
031:3,1167[B  ]| From whom the institution came 
031:3,1168[B  ]| When church and state they set on$4$ flame, 
031:3,1169[B  ]| And worn by$4$ them as badges then 
031:3,1170[B  ]| Of spiritual warfaring men) 
031:3,1171[B  ]| Judge rightly if regeneration 
031:3,1172[B  ]| Be of the newer cut in$4$ fashion.  
031:3,1173[B  ]| Sure it is an orthodox opinion 
031:3,1174[B  ]| That$3$ grace is founded in$4$ dominion.  
031:3,1175[B  ]| Great piety consists in$4$ pride; 
031:3,1176[B  ]| To$9$ rule is to$9$ be sanctified.  
031:3,1177[B  ]| To$9$ domineer and to$9$ control 
031:3,1178[B  ]| Both over the body and the soul 
031:3,1179[B  ]| Is the most perfect discipline 
031:3,1180[B  ]| Of church rule, and by$4$ right divine.  
031:3,1181[B  ]| Bel and the Dragon's chaplains were 
031:3,1182[B  ]| More moderate than these by$4$ far; 
031:3,1183[B  ]| For$3$ they, poor knaves, were glad to$9$ cheat 
031:3,1184[B  ]| To$9$ get their wives and children meat, 
031:3,1185[B  ]| But these will$1$ not be fobbed off so$5#2$:  
031:3,1186[B  ]| They must have wealth and power too, 
031:3,1187[B  ]| Or else with blood and desolation 
031:3,1188[B  ]| They will$1$ tear it out of the heart of the nation.  
031:3,1189[B  ]| ""Sure these themselves from primitive 
031:3,1190[B  ]| And heathen priesthood do derive 
031:3,1191[B  ]| When butchers were the only clerks, 
031:3,1192[B  ]| Elders and presbyters of kirks, 
031:3,1193[B  ]| Whose Directory was to$9$ kill, 
031:3,1194[B  ]| And some believe it is so$5#2$ still.  
031:3,1195[B  ]| The only difference is that$3$ then 
031:3,1196[B  ]| They slaughtered only beasts, now men.  
031:3,1197[B  ]| For$3$ then to$9$ sacrifice a bullock, 
031:3,1198[B  ]| Or now and then a child to$4$ Moloch, 
031:3,1199[B  ]| They count a vile abomination, 
031:3,1200[B  ]| But not to$9$ slaughter a whole nation.  
031:3,1201[B  ]| Presbytery does but translate 
031:3,1202[B  ]| The Papacy to$4$ a Free State, 
031:3,1203[B  ]| A Commonwealth of popery, 
031:3,1204[B  ]| Where every village is a see 
031:3,1205[B  ]| As well as Rome, and must maintain 
031:3,1206[B  ]| A tithe-pig metropolitan; 
031:3,1207[B  ]| Where every presbyter and deacon 
031:3,1208[B  ]| Commands the keys, for$4$ cheese and bacon, 
031:3,1209[B  ]| And every hamlet is governed 
031:3,1210[B  ]| By$4$ his holiness, the church's head, 
031:3,1211[B  ]| More haughty and severe in his place 
031:3,1212[B  ]| Than Gregory and Boniface.  
031:3,1213[B  ]| Such church must, surely, be a monster 
031:3,1214[B  ]| With many heads:  for$3$, if we conster 
031:3,1215[B  ]| What in$4$ the Apocalypse we find, 
031:3,1216[B  ]| According to$4$ the apostles mind, 
031:3,1217[B  ]| It is that$6#2$ the Whore of Babylon, 
031:3,1218[B  ]| With many heads, did ride upon$4$; 
031:3,1219[B  ]| Which$6#1$ heads denote the sinful tribe 
031:3,1220[B  ]| Of deacon, priest, lay-elder, scribe.  
031:3,1221[B  ]| ""Lay-elder, Simeon to$4$ Levi, 
031:3,1222[B  ]| Whose little finger is as heavy 
031:3,1223[B  ]| As loins of patriarchs, prince-prelate, 
031:3,1224[B  ]| And bishop-secular.  This zealot 
031:3,1225[B  ]| Is of a mongrel, diverse kind, 
031:3,1226[B  ]| Cleric before, and lay behind; 
031:3,1227[B  ]| A lawless, linsey-woolsey brother, 
031:3,1228[B  ]| Half of one order, half another; 
031:3,1229[B  ]| A creature of amphibious nature, 
031:3,1230[B  ]| On$4$ land a beast, a fish in$4$ water; 
031:3,1231[B  ]| That$6#1$ always preys on$4$ grace or sin; 
031:3,1232[B  ]| A sheep without, a wolf within.  
031:3,1233[B  ]| This fierce inquisitor has chief 
031:3,1234[B  ]| Dominion over men's belief 
031:3,1235[B  ]| And manners; can pronounce a saint 
031:3,1236[B  ]| Idolatrous or ignorant, 
031:3,1237[B  ]| When superciliously he sifts 
031:3,1238[B  ]| Through coarsest bolter others' gifts; 
031:3,1239[B  ]| For$3$ all men live and judge amiss 
031:3,1240[B  ]| Whose talents jump not just with his.  
031:3,1241[B  ]| He will$1$ lay on$5$ gifts with hands, and place 
031:3,1242[B  ]| On$4$ dullest noddle light and grace, 
031:3,1243[B  ]| The manufacture of the kirk; 
031:3,1244[B  ]| Those pastors are but the handiwork 
031:3,1245[B  ]| Of his mechanic paws, instilling 
031:3,1246[B  ]| Divinity in$4$ them by$4$ feeling, 
031:3,1247[B  ]| From whence they start up$5$ chosen vessels, 
031:3,1248[B  ]| Made by$4$ contact, as men get measles.  
031:3,1249[B  ]| So$3$ cardinals, they say, do grope 
031:3,1250[B  ]| At the other end of new-made pope.  
031:3,1251[A  ]| ""Hold!  Hold!""
031:3,1251['  ]| quoth Hudibras, ""
031:3,1251[A  ]| "Soft fire", 
031:3,1252[A  ]| They say, "does make sweet malt".  Good squire, 
031:3,1253[A  ]| \7Festina 7lente\, not too fast; 
031:3,1254[A  ]| For$3$ "Haste", the proverb says, "makes waste".  
031:3,1255[A  ]| The quirks and cavils thou dost make 
031:3,1256[A  ]| Are false, and built upon$4$ mistake; 
031:3,1257[A  ]| And I shall bring you, with your pack 
031:3,1258[A  ]| Of fallacies, to$4$ elenchi back, 
031:3,1259[A  ]| And put your arguments in$4$ mood 
031:3,1260[A  ]| And figure to$9$ be understood.  
031:3,1261[A  ]| I will$1$ force you by$4$ right ratiocination 
031:3,1262[A  ]| To$9$ leave your vitiligation, 
031:3,1263[A  ]| And make you keep to$4$ the question close 
031:3,1264[A  ]| And argue dialecticus.  
031:3,1265[A  ]| ""The question then, to$9$ state it first, 
031:3,1266[A  ]| Is which$6#1$ is better or which$6#1$ worst, 
031:3,1267[A  ]| Synods or bears.  Bears I avow 
031:3,1268[A  ]| To$9$ be the worst, and synods thou.  
031:3,1269[A  ]| But to$9$ make good the assertion, 
031:3,1270[A  ]| Thou sayest they are really all one.  
031:3,1271[A  ]| If so$5#2$, not worst; for$3$ if they are \7idem\, 
031:3,1272[A  ]| Why then, \""7Tantundem 7dat 7tantidem"\.  
031:3,1273[A  ]| For$3$ if they are the same, by$4$ course 
031:3,1274[A  ]| Neither is better, neither worse.  
031:3,1275[A  ]| But I deny they are the same, 
031:3,1276[A  ]| More than a maggot and I am.  
031:3,1277[A  ]| That$3$ both are \7animalia\ 
031:3,1278[A  ]| I grant, but not \7rationalia\; 
031:3,1279[A  ]| For$3$ though they do agree in$4$ kind, 
031:3,1280[A  ]| Specific difference we find, 
031:3,1281[A  ]| And can no$2$ more make bears of these 
031:3,1282[A  ]| Than prove my horse is Socrates.  
031:3,1283[A  ]| ""That$3$ synods are bear-gardens too 
031:3,1284[A  ]| Thou dost affirm; but I say "No$7$", 
031:3,1285[A  ]| And thus I prove it in$4$ a word:  
031:3,1286[A  ]| Whatsoever assembly is not empowered 
031:3,1287[A  ]| To$9$ censure, curse, absolve and ordain 
031:3,1288[A  ]| Can be no$2$ synod; but bear-garden 
031:3,1289[A  ]| Has no$2$ such power; \7ergo\ it is none.  
031:3,1290[A  ]| And so$3$ thy sophistry is overthrown.  
031:3,1291[A  ]| ""But yet we are beside the question 
031:3,1292[A  ]| Which$6#1$ thou didst raise the first contest on$5$; 
031:3,1293[A  ]| For$3$ that$6#2$ was "Whether bears are better 
031:3,1294[A  ]| Than synod-men".  I say "\Negative\, 
031:3,1295[A  ]| That$3$ bears are beasts, and synods men, 
031:3,1296[A  ]| Is held by$4$ all.  They are better then.  
031:3,1297[A  ]| For$3$ bears and dogs on$4$ four legs go, 
031:3,1298[A  ]| As beasts, but synod-men on$4$ two.  
031:3,1299[A  ]| It is true they all have teeth and nails; 
031:3,1300[A  ]| But prove that$3$ synod-men have tails; 
031:3,1301[A  ]| Or that$3$ a rugged, shaggy fur 
031:3,1302[A  ]| Grows over the hide of presbyter; 
031:3,1303[A  ]| Or that$3$ his snout and spacious ears 
031:3,1304[A  ]| Do hold proportion with a bear's.  
031:3,1305[A  ]| A bear is a savage beast, of all 
031:3,1306[A  ]| Most ugly and unnatural, 
031:3,1307[A  ]| Whelped without form, until the dam 
031:3,1308[A  ]| Have licked him into shape and frame; 
031:3,1309[A  ]| But all thy light can never evict 
031:3,1310[A  ]| That$3$ ever synod-man was licked, 
031:3,1311[A  ]| Or brought to$4$ any other fashion 
031:3,1312[A  ]| Than his own will$0$ and inclination.  
031:3,1313[A  ]| ""But thou dost further yet in$4$ this 
031:3,1314[A  ]| Oppugn thyself and sense, that$6#2$ is, 
031:3,1315[A  ]| Thou wouldst have presbyters to$9$ go 
031:3,1316[A  ]| For$4$ bears and dogs and bearwards too.  
031:3,1317[A  ]| A strange chimera of beasts and men, 
031:3,1318[A  ]| Made up$5$ of pieces heterogene, 
031:3,1319[A  ]| Such as in$4$ nature never met 
031:3,1320[A  ]| \7In 7eodem 7subjecto\ yet!  
031:3,1321[A  ]| ""Thy other arguments are all 
031:3,1322[A  ]| Supposures, hypothetical, 
031:3,1323[A  ]| That$6#1$ do but beg, and we may choose 
031:3,1324[A  ]| Either to$9$ grant or refuse.  
031:3,1325[A  ]| Much thou hast said which$6#1$, I know when 
031:3,1326[A  ]| And where, thou stolest from other men 
031:3,1327[A  ]| (Whereby it is plain thy "light" and "gifts" 
031:3,1328[A  ]| Are all but plagiary shifts), 
031:3,1329[A  ]| And is the same that$6#2$ ranter said 
031:3,1330[A  ]| That$6#1$, arguing with me, broke my head, 
031:3,1331[A  ]| And tore a handful of my beard.  
031:3,1332[A  ]| The self-same cavils then I heard, 
031:3,1333[A  ]| When being in$4$ hot dispute about 
031:3,1334[A  ]| This controversy, we fell out, 
031:3,1335[A  ]| And what thou knowest I answered then 
031:3,1336[A  ]| Will$1$ serve to$9$ answer thee again."" 
031:3,1337['  ]| Quoth Ralpho,
031:3,1337[B  ]| ""Nothing but the abuse 
031:3,1338[B  ]| Of human learning you produce; 
031:3,1339[B  ]| Learning, that$6#2$ cobweb of the brain, 
031:3,1340[B  ]| Profane, erroneous and vain; 
031:3,1341[B  ]| A trade of knowledge as replete 
031:3,1342[B  ]| As others are with fraud and cheat; 
031:3,1343[B  ]| An art to$9$ encumber gifts and wit, 
031:3,1344[B  ]| And render both for$4$ nothing fit; 
031:3,1345[B  ]| Makes light unactive, dull and troubled, 
031:3,1346[B  ]| Like$4$ little David in$4$ Saul's doublet; 
031:3,1347[B  ]| A cheat that$6#1$ scholars put upon$4$ 
031:3,1348[B  ]| Other men's reason and their own; 
031:3,1349[B  ]| A fort of error, to$9$ ensconce 
031:3,1350[B  ]| Absurdity and ignorance; 
031:3,1351[B  ]| That$6#1$ renders all the avenues 
031:3,1352[B  ]| To$4$ truth impervious and abstruse, 
031:3,1353[B  ]| By$4$ making plain things, in$4$ debate, 
031:3,1354[B  ]| By$4$ art perplexed and intricate:  
031:3,1355[B  ]| For$3$ nothing goes for$4$ sense or light 
031:3,1356[B  ]| That$6#1$ will$1$ not with old rules jump right; 
031:3,1357[B  ]| As if rules were not in$4$ the schools 
031:3,1358[B  ]| Derived from truth, but truth from rules.  
031:3,1359[B  ]| ""This pagan, heathenish invention 
031:3,1360[B  ]| Is good for$4$ nothing but contention.  
031:3,1361[B  ]| For$3$ as in$4$ sword-and-buckler fight 
031:3,1362[B  ]| All blows do on$4$ the target light, 
031:3,1363[B  ]| So$3$ when men argue, the greatest part 
031:3,1364[B  ]| Of the contest falls on$4$ terms of art, 
031:3,1365[B  ]| Until the fustian stuff be spent, 
031:3,1366[B  ]| And then they fall to$4$ the argument."" 
031:3,1367['  ]| Quoth Hudibras,
031:3,1367[A  ]| ""Friend Ralph, thou hast 
031:3,1368[A  ]| Out-run the constable at last; 
031:3,1369[A  ]| For$3$ thou art fallen on$4$ a new 
031:3,1370[A  ]| Dispute, as senseless as untrue, 
031:3,1371[A  ]| But to$4$ the former opposite 
031:3,1372[A  ]| And contrary as black to$4$ white; 
031:3,1373[A  ]| Mere \7disparata\, that$6#2$ concerning 
031:3,1374[A  ]| Presbytery, this, human learning; 
031:3,1375[A  ]| Two things so$5#1$ averse, they never yet 
031:3,1376[A  ]| But in$4$ thy rambling fancy met.  
031:3,1377[A  ]| But I shall take a fit occasion 
031:3,1378[A  ]| To$9$ evince thee by$4$ ratiocination 
031:3,1379[A  ]| Some other time, in$4$ place more proper 
031:3,1380[A  ]| Than this we are in$4$; therefore let us stop here 
031:3,1381[A  ]| And rest our wearied bones awhile, 
031:3,1382[A  ]| Already tired with other toil.