Stands dirtied, no dubiety at all!

I recognize success, yet, all the same,

Importunately will suggestion prompt—

Better Pompilia gained the right to boast,

'No devious path, no doubtful patch was mine,

I saved my head nor sacrificed my foot!'

Why, being in a peril, show mistrust

Of the angels set to guard the innocent?

Why rather hold by obvious vulgar help

Of stratagem and subterfuge, excused