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CANTO III.] Meanwhile the Knight was making water, Before he fell upon the matter: Which having done, the Wizard steps in, To give him a suitable reception; But kept his bus'ness at a bay, Till Whachum put him in the way; Who having now, by Ralpho's light, Expounded th' errand of the Knight, And what he came to know, drew near, To whisper in the Conj'rer's ear, Which he prevented thus: What was't, Quoth he, that I was saying last, Before these gentlemen arriv'd? Quoth Whachum, Venus you retriev'd In opposition with Mars, And no benign and friendly stars T' allay the effect. Quoth Wizard, So: In Virgo? Ha! quoth Whachum, No: Has Saturn nothing to do in it? One-tenth of's circle to a minute! 'Tis well, quoth he—Sir, you'll excuse This rudeness I am forc'd to use; It is a scheme, and face of heaven As th' aspects are dispos'd this even, I was contemplating upon When you arriv'd; but now I've done. Quoth Hudibras, if I appear Unseasonable in coming here At such a time, to interrupt Your speculations, which I hop'd Assistance from, and come to use, 'Tis fit that I ask your excuse.