At issue long, as oft the case,

The war of words to peace gave place.

In truth the visionary Whang

Ceas’d now entirely to harangue

On this dear theme:—he hated doubt,

And Kate had many, staunch and stout:

And in a hostile muster, they

Gave her the better of the fray.

Though silent on his favourite theme,

He did resolve, when he should dream,