The rascal, as the old High Priest

Takes on himself to sermonize—

Nay, sneer, 'We Jews supposed, at least,

Theft was a crime in Christian eyes!'

"'Theft?' cries the Farmer. 'Eat your words!

Show me what constitutes a breach

Of faith in aught was said or heard!

I promised you in plainest speech

I 'd take the thing you count disgrace