And decorated to the fit degree

His person; 't was enough to bear the stress

Of battle in the field, without, when free

From outside foes, inviting friends' attack

By—sword in hand? No,—ill-made coat on back.

CXXXV

And, since the announcement of his visitor

Surprised him at his toilet,—never glass

Had such solicitation! "Black, now—or

Brown be the killing wig to wear? Alas,