And living sacrifice, a cow doth rest;

When from the tower, the bell's notes, pealing down,

Rouse up the fireman from the sleeping town,

Who, rushing to the scene, with duty fired,

Finds his well-meant assistance unrequired,

And, creeping homeward, steadily doth play

Upon the third commandment all the way;

When are fired off, with mirth-directed aims,

At the staid Alma Mater, various games,

As feline juveniles themselves regale