That mars your perfect fellowship?

Speak up! Speak up! you, Tip,—you, Bounce,

Your mutual grievances announce.

At this my dog awoke from doze,

Drew near, and thrust a foolish nose

Beneath my hand; then, deeply sighed.

Her gold-stone eyes Tip opened wide,

The middle of the hearth she took,

And cast on Bounce a scornful look;

And then, this colloquy began,