At foe from head to foot in magic mail,

And off it withered, cobweb-armory

Against the lightning! 'T was truth singed the lies

And saved me, not the vain sword nor weak speech!

You see, I will not have the service fail!

I say, the angel saved me: I am safe!

Others may want and wish, I wish nor want

One point o' the circle plainer, where I stand

Traced round about with white to front the world.

What of the calumny I came across,