}

Laced linen there would be a dangerous thing; }

It might perhaps a new rebellion bring; }

The Scot, who wore it, would be chosen king. }

But why should I these renegades describe,

When you yourselves have seen a lewder tribe?

Teague has been here, and, to this learned pit,

With Irish action slandered English wit;

You have beheld such barbarous Macs appear,

As merited a second massacre;[363]