Than reason, boasting mortals' pride;
And that brute beasts are far before 'em—
Deus est anima brutorum.
Who ever knew an honest brute
At law his neighbour prosecute?
Bring action for assault and battery?
Or friends beguile with lies and flattery?
O'er plains they ramble unconfined;
No politics disturb their mind;
They eat their meals and take their sport,