For he raved and he stormed as they do in Japan.

(You have seen how, no doubt, on a Japanese fan.)

He thrust, and he slashed at the air with his sword,

And he shouted aloud at each blow;

There is, really, no doubt he was greatly put out,

But he didn't do what you are thinking about:

He didn't slay Lord Algy—no:

For Li-Kwize he was subtle, as subtle could be,

He'd a far better plan up his sleeve, don't you see.

He went to the house where Lord Algy's mamma,