We fear he's kill'd by some wild beast of prey.
}This Reuben heard, who was to save him bent,
And therefore said, (their purpose to prevent,)
To shed his blood I'll ne'er give my consent;
But into some deep pit him let us throw,
And what we've done there's none will know.
This Reuben said his life for to defend,
Till he could home unto his father send.
To Reuben's proposition they agree,