In argument's armor accoutred,—

Sprang forth, mounted rostrum, and essayed

Proposals like those to which "Yes" said

So glibly each personage painted

O' the wall-side where with you 're acquainted.

He harangued on the faults of the Bailiwick:

"Red soon were our State-candle's paly wick,

If wealth would become but interfluous,

Fill voids up with just the superfluous;

If ignorance gave way to knowledge