A youthful stranger rose, and while he stretch'd

His hand in act to speak, and heavenward raised

His clear, unshrinking brow, he worthy seem'd

To hold the balance of that high debate.

Still, an indignant warmth, with energy

Of fervid eloquence his lips inspired.

—"I said that multitude of days should bring

Wisdom to man, and so gave earnest heed

To every argument. And lo! not one

Of all your speeches have convicted Job,