Or last year’s, which Adullamites did kill.
Full many a traitor, outwardly serene,
That dark, mysterious cave, Adullam, bore;
Full many a plot was hatched, by Brand unseen,
Combining men who ne’er combined before.
The stalwart Elcho, that with dauntless breast
The tyrant of the Treasury withstood;
E’en mute inglorious Doulton did his best;
And Horsman braved the vengeance dire of Stroud.
The applause of listening Tories to command,