As here we are we must the law endure:
Each other’s counsel therefore let us keep, 410
And each steal homeward to our beds and sleep,’
“‘Steal!’ said the ruffian’s conscience—‘Well, agreed;
Steal on, and let us to the door proceed:’—
Yet, ere he moved, he stood awhile, and took
Of my poor form a most alarming look;
‘But, hark!’ I cried, and he to move began—
Escape alone engaged the dreadful man;
With eager hand I oped the ponderous door—