His manly foot, all clad in sailors' hose—

He swung it forth with such a grievous kick

That Philip in a moment was propelled

Against his wife, though not his wife; and she

Fell forwards, smashing saucers, cups, and jug

Fell in a heap. All shapeless on the floor

Philip and Annie and the crockery lay.

Then Enoch's voice accompanied his foot,

For both were raised, with horrid oath and kick,

Till constables came in with Miriam Lane