(In tones like the crow, as melodious and clear),
As it much was his wish that it plain might appear
That of his good presence he had no idea,
Though he did very well know
He was close at his elbow.
So he moralized thus:
"Oh, that men were like us,
From pleasure abstaining,
From treasure refraining
Their hands and their hearts! but, alas! it is vain in