The Wolf designed to eat as well as drink.—

This last allusion galled the Panther more,

Because, indeed, it rubbed upon the sore;

Yet seemed she not to wince, though shrewdly pained,

But thus her passive character maintained.

I never grudged, whate'er my foes report,

Your flaunting fortune in the Lion's court.

You have your day, or you are much belied,

But I am always on the suffering side;

You know my doctrine, and I need not say,