IX
Then said Damfreville, "My friend,
I must speak out at the end,
Though I find the speaking hard.105
Praise is deeper than the lips;
You have saved the King his ships,
You must name your own reward.
'Faith, our sun was near eclipse!
Demand whate'er you will,110
France remains your debtor still.
Ask to heart's content and have! or my name's not Damfreville."