Such sure is thine, Gladstonius; Cæcilius, such is thine!

Achilles and great Hector might well have flushed with joy

To counter foes so worthy afar by windy Troy.

Cæcilius on his war-horse full proudly pranceth round—

He doth not show like shrinking, nor look like giving ground;

And at his back all brawny, and stolid, and serene

(An armour-bearer stouter hath been right seldom seen),

Comes low-lipped Hartingtonius, ready with shield, or crest,

Or sword, or spear, or javelin, as may be in request.

These eyeing stern and steady, as fighters foemen eye,