He saw into the biter's very soul,

And knew the fault was so repented of

It could not happen twice?"

"That 's something: still,

I hear, methinks, the driver say, 'No less

Take thy fault's due! Those long-necked sisters, see,

Lean all a-stretch to know if biting meets

Punishment or enjoys impunity.

For their sakes—thwack!'"

"The journey home at end,