His adversary: and so, disquieted,

He sneaks away; but not discomfited—

For when ’tis twilight there he is again

With pleasant features, but distorted brain,

Inducing some way-faring man[168] to cards;

And whilst he shuffles, cuts, deals out, discards,

The knave has managed to get hold the ace

From out the pack; then with his wont grimace

Allows his trusty friend to win awhile

A few odd pence, and whilst he feigns a smile