Returns so blandly one's obeisance! ah—

Some latent virtue may be lingering yet,

Some human sympathy which, once excite,

And all the lump were leavened quietly:

So, no more talk of striking, for this time!"

But I, as one of those he rules, won't bear

These pretty takings-up and layings-down

Our cause, just as you think occasion suits.

Enough of earnest, is there? You'll play, will you?

Diversify your tactics, give submission,