Gnash teeth that flashed and snapped.

Bow down for fear, then, England: bow,

Lest worse befall thee yet; and swear

That nought save pity, conscience, care

For truth and mercy, moves thee now

To call foul falsehood fair.

So shalt thou live in shame, and hear

The lips of all men laugh thee dead;

The wide world’s mockery round thy head

Shriek like a storm-wind; and a bier