Or piebald horse had moulted all its spots.

Most feared he, though, lest she who had agreed

To act Godiva, having slept on it,

Should from her bargain flinch; so sought he her

With, "Well, and ride you through the town to-day?"

And she—for eggs and toast had made her bold—

"Ay, that will I!" Then he: "'Tis well!" and went

And whistled as he walked.

She, left alone,

When the effect of eggs and toast had gone,