"To Lion-Hearted Hercules," the strong,

Sounded the clarion of Homeric song.

"Alcides, forcefullest of all the brood

Of men enforced with need of earthly food."

Punch will sing gallant Herschelles, than whom

Who was more worthy of Alcmene's womb

Or Jovian parentage? Behold him stand

With lion-hide on loins, and club in hand!

Forceful and formidable to all foes,

But fatal most especially to those