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