Beyond a harmless parody or so!

He founds no anti-school, upsets no faith,

But, living, lets live, the good easy soul

Who,—if he saves his cash, unpoetlike,

Loves wine and—never mind what other sport,

Boasts for his father just a swordblade-smith,

Proves but queer captain when the people claim,

For one who conquered with 'Antigone,'

The right to undertake a squadron's charge,—

And needs the son's help now to finish plays,