On every grasping would-be public plunderer.
You, Sire, had not to reckon with "The Thunderer!"
Times change, stark soldier, and we have the Times
Premier to check and snub Chief Secretaries.
Counting land-grabbing high among earth's crimes
Would have amazed you! Public judgment varies.
You and your wolf-hound, WILLIAM, would not now
Try a "clean sweep,"—without a general row.
Ask OTTO! He is somewhat in your style,
But he could tell you what new risks environ