But first I will wipe off this foul Disgrace,
And bring the Blush of shame upon thy face.”
And [on] the Instant, as he ceas’d to speak,
He struck th’ insulted Joseph on the Cheek.
For Frank was one who Lectures never mist
On all the glorious Science of the fist,
Nor wanted Courage for the noble Strife,
And would have fought for Glory or a Wife. 150
Here too he saw a Foe who could not boast
Of more than Courage and plain strength at most;