His sin a secret from his fellow-men,

Like a sweet, stolen morsel, hiding it

Under his tongue, yet shall the veil be rent.

God's fearful judgments shall make evident

What he hath done in darkness. Vipers' tongues

And the dire poison of the asp, shall be

His recompense. Terrors shall strike him through,

An inward fire of sharp remorse, unblown

By mortal hand, shall on his vitals feed,

And all his strength consume. His wealth shall fleet,