He had a secret and a bold intent:

Their minds at first were deeply veil’d; disguise

Form’d the slow speech, and oped the eager eyes;

Till by degrees sufficient light was thrown

On every view, and all the business shown.

Wisp, as a skilful guide who led the blind,

Had powers to rule and awe the vapourish mind;

But not the changeful will, the wavering fear to bind:

And should his conscience give him leave to dwell

With Gwyn, and every rival power expel