Or runs to smother each good ball

And pulls the short ones, why—

Sling him in a grub, you see,

A ripping, wicked grub, you see;

And ten to one the trick is done

By just a pinch of wit, you see!

But if with equal craft he meets

Your wiles, and does not blench;

If ev'ry bowler in your team

Desires the restful bench,