A very man, who had no cloven feete;

Though William, still of little faith, doth doubt

Tis Robin, or some sprite that walkes about:

Strike him, quoth hee, and it will turne to ayre;

Crosse your selves thrice and strike it: Strike that dare,

Thought I, for sure this massy forrester

In stroakes will prove the better conjurer.

But twas a gentle keeper, one that knew

Humanity, and manners where they grew;

And rode along soe farr till he could say,