Just like a pullet's gizzard;

Meanwhile the captain's wandering wit,

From tacking like an izzard,

Bore down in this plain course at last,

"It's Michael Scott—the Wizard!"

XXXI.

A smile passed o'er the ruddy face:

"To see the poles so falter

I'm puzzled, friends, as much as you,

For with no fiends I palter!