“And this,” said he, “the Maiden’s Heart must gain:
Success and Courage never plead in vain.”
With open palm he struck, and hasten’d then
To the warm Conflict of experienc’d Men;
For he was train’d in both the useful Arts
Of breaking Heroes’ Ribs and Women’s Hearts.
Joseph tho’ patient, [now] the blow was dealt
[Both] coming Shame and rising Vengeance felt. 160
“Scoundrel!” he cried, and yet for patience strove,
By Nature form’d for Harmony and Love;