Is that a cause I should her tears withstand?

And what if you, a friend of peace, submit

To one you love - is that a theme for wit?

’Twas wrong, and I shall henceforth judge it weak

Both of submission and control to speak:

Be it agreed that all contention cease,

And no such follies vex our future peace;

Let each keep guard against domestic strife,

And find nor slave nor tyrant in his wife.”

“Agreed,” said Clubb, “with all my soul agreed;” -