In German coat, long hair, and open breast;
Heft under arm,[[49]] the rapier by the side then,
With zeal and courage we in college pressed,
And fought our way all through the deep-and-wide fen,
Of the most learned lecturer's wild-goose quest.
Then by conceit nor rank imposed upon?--
Speak, Ancient House,--oh! think'st thou yet thereon?
Thinkest thou yet how the Philistines fearéd,
Yet still gave credit when the Bursché came;
To the Prorector when with plaints they faréd,