This, that, the other bard?" (Bards none gainsay

As good, observe! no matter for the rest.)

"What quality preponderating may

Turn the scale as it trembles?" End the strife

By asking "Which one led a happy life?"

CLVI

If one did, over his antagonist

That yelled or shrieked or sobbed or wept or wailed

Or simply had the dumps,—dispute who list,—

I count him victor. Where his fellow failed,