Against the abbess' nose with force it flew,

And spectacles from her proboscis threw.

THOUGH she had nearly fallen on the floor,

In thus attempting secrets to explore,

No jest she thought the accident, 'twas plain,

But would with force the discipline maintain.

A chapter instantly the lady held;

Long time upon the circumstance they dwelled.

The youthful wolf that caused the direful shock;

At length was given to the aged flock,