The Gascon 'gan to tremble in a trice,

And soon with terror grew as cold as ice;

Durst neither spit nor cough; still less encroach;

And seemed to shrink, least t'other should approach;

Crept near the edge; would scarcely room afford,

And could have passed the scabbard of a sword.

OFT in the night his bed-fellow turned round;

At length a finger on his nose he found,

Which Dorilas exceedingly distressed;

But more inquietude was in his breast,