Disgraceful deeds and ruthless ravages
Have shown themselves outrageous savages.
Yet, whereas Justice has’nt yet hung them,
Nor showers of grape-shot rain’d among them,
We’ll use the rogues, when we think best,
For executing our behest.
Thus reptiles of the worst descriptions
Coerced the obstinate Egyptians;
And serpents erst by stings and bites
Punish’d backsliding Israelites.