It is so sharp beneath,

For he that doth place a dagger in 's face,

What wears he in his sheath?

But, methinks, I do itch to go thro' stich

The needle-beard to amend,

Which, without any wrong, I may call too long,

For man can see no end.

The soldier's-beard doth march in shear'd

In figure like a spade,

With which he'll make his enemies quake,