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,