Or serpent hiss it, rustling through the rift,

However loud, however low—all lift

The groaning monster, stricken to the heart.

Lo ye, the world's concernment, for its part,

If the world esteem this equivalent.

And this, for his, will hardly interfere!

Its businesses in blood and blaze this year

But while the hour away—a pastime slight

Till he shall step upon the platform: right!

And, now thus much is settled, cast in rough,