In Egypt there are men so odd

Who worship cows and onions—their belief.

The German man, howe’er, stirs us to grief,

(Deluded and deceived so oft, good God!)

If he so far be blinded to relief

As to reject this opportunity

Of self-assertive life and free.

THE PAUL REVERE PRINT OF THE BOSTON MASSACRE

Louise Phelps Kellogg