And a prime pig: and broached my Biblian wine;

'Twas four years old, but fragrant as when new.

Truffles were served to us: and the drink was good.

Well, we got on, and each must drain a cup

To whom he fancied; only each must name.

We named, and took our liquor as ordained;

But she sate silent—this before my face.

Fancy my feelings! "Wilt not speak? Hast seen

A wolf?" some wag said. "Shrewdly guessed," quoth she,

And blushed—her blushes might have fired a torch.