3.
Hear the plea whereby the tonguester mocks and charms the gazing gaper—
“We are they whose works are works of love and peace;
Till disunion bring forth union, what is union, Sirs, but paper?
Break and rend it, then shall trust and strength increase.”
4.
Who would fear to trust a double-faced but single-hearted dreamer,
Pure of purpose, clean of hand, and clear of guile?
“Life is well-nigh spent,” he sighs, “you call me shuffler, trickster, schemer?
I am old—when young men yell at me, I smile.”