With their affairs, he very little knew;
As if his ways to them so well were known
That they might hear, and bow, and take their own. 40
He might contempt for men so humble feel,
But this experience taught him to conceal;
For sailors do not to a lord at land
As to their captain in submission stand;
Nor have mere pomp and pride, of look or speech,
Been able yet respect or awe to teach.
Guns, when with powder charged, will make a noise,