That a Baron may do what he likes with his own--
Here, Asmodeus--a slice of that beef;--now the mustard!--
What have you got?--oh, apple-pie--try it with custard."
The Saint made a pause
As uncertain, because
He knew Nick is pretty well "up" in the laws,
And they might be on his side--and then, he'd such claws!
On the whole, it was better, he thought, to retire
With the curly-wigged boy he'd picked out of the fire,
And give up the victuals--to retrace his path,