But we'll supply you with a little nibble."
With this some dozen irritating teeth
Dashed through his skin, but gave him no relief.
His face is stiffened o'er with mud and slime,
While burning rays are scorching all the time
His dew-less eyes—and, parched with heat and thirst,
His swollen tongue appears as if 'twould burst.
Then a red worm arose,
Perched a-top of his nose,
And clearing his throat made the following speech:—