This bird (says he), for business fit
Has both sagacity and wit.
With all his turns, and shifts, and tricks,
He's docile, and at nothing sticks.
Then with his neighbours, one so free
At all times will connive at me.
The hawk had due distinction shown,
For parts and talents like his own.
Thousands of hireling cocks attend him,
As blust'ring bullies to defend him.