But with subordination to her guide: }
(I wish the cause were on that issue tried.) }
Much less the scripture; for suppose debate
Betwixt pretenders to a fair estate,
Bequeathed by some legator's last intent;[159]
(Such is our dying Saviour's testament:)
The will is proved, is opened, and is read,
The doubtful heirs their differing titles plead;
All vouch the words their interest to maintain,
And each pretends by those his cause is plain.