V.
And he "went in"—and smote him
Through mouth-piece and through cheek;
And Heenan smote him back again
Into the ensuing week;
Full seven days thence he smote him
With one prodigious crack,
And th' undaunted Champion straight
Discern'd that he was five feet eight,
When flat upon his back:—
Whilst a great shout of laughter
Rang from the Yankee pack.