With large and sinewy hands;

But the onslaught of his cruel arms

As yet the tree withstands.

His hair is white and dank and long

His collars none can span;

His brow is wet with honest sweat—

He chops down all he can;

He won’t look Duty in the face,

But he’ll talk with any man.

Week in, week out, from morn till night,