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130 As for me, as soon I'd smother. As I'd drown a sucking cat. You, you cub, or any other, Nasty little squalling brat."

This form may take an additional long syllable, but this measure is very uncommon. Example: Chrōnŏnhōtǒnthōlǒgōs thĕ Grēat, Godlike in a barrow kept his state."

5. The fifth Trochaic species is likewise uncommon; and, as a Bowbellian would say, "uncommon" ugly, It contains five trochees: as, Hēre lĭes Mārў, wīfe ŏf Thōmăs Cārtěr, Who to typhus fever proved a martyr."

These are a specimen of the "uncouth rhymes" so touchingly alluded to by Gray.

6. The sixth form of the English Trochaic is a line of six trochees: as, Mōst běwītching dāmsěl, charmĭng Arăbēllă, Prithee, cast an eye of pity on a fellow."

The Dactylic measure is extremely uncommon. The