Each warrior brawny arm stript bare,

Darts th’ keen spear, or glittering faulchion wields,

And while it aims the stroke, or while repels,

How justly each inflated muscle swells----

VI.

With the same noble warmth imprest,

As with his Lord the gallant beast

Was eager to acquire a name,

50 And combated like him for fame,

See the generous steed