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