The hell-cat’s gone to hell, from which he came our way.
Good news! Good news! That foe to all our lives, and peace.
Has had his teeth extracted, through our Maker’s grace.
He who so many crushed with paw of tyranny,
Like rubbish has been swept by death’s broom clean away.”475
A convocation now was held by all the beasts,
Hilarity and joy enlivened all their breasts.
About the hare, as candle, they, moths-like, all flocked.
All their respects presented; none were found who mocked.
They all declared: “Thou art an angel by heaven sent