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82 And has by most of us been held Wise justice, and to some reveal'd: For words and promises, that yoke The conqueror, are quickly broke; Like Samson's cuffs, tho' by his own Directions and advice put on. For if we should fight for the Cause By rules of military laws, And only do what they call just, The Cause would quickly fall to dust. This we among ourselves may speak; But to the wicked or the weak We must be cautious to declare Perfection-truths, such as these are.
 * This said, the high outrageous mettle

Of Knight began to cool and settle. He lik'd the Squire's advice, and soon Resolv'd to see the bus'ness done; And therefore charg'd him first to bind Crowdero's hands on rump behind, And to its former place, and use, The wooden member to reduce; But force it take an oath before, Ne'er to bear arms against him more.
 * Ralpho dispatch'd with speedy haste,

And having ty'd Crowdero fast. He gave Sir Knight the end of cord, To lead the captive of his sword In triumph, while the steeds he caught, And them to further service brought. The Squire, in state, rode on before, And on his nut-brown whinyard bore The trophy-fiddle and the case, Leaning on shoulder like a mace.