In dreams were jousting once again, Sir,

The wit of man conceived a plan

To marry willow-wood and cane, Sir.

Thereat the Stung became the Stinger;

Thereat arrived the Century-Bringer!

Mere muscle yielded to the wrist

Poised lightly over clenching fist.

Observe the phrase. I here insist

Mere muscle yielded to the wrist.

The knights of Arthur's Table True