| Thou lookest like him, but couldst be his grandchild as to age and vigor. |
| Neither couldst thou have made up those vatical predictions without this conveyance. |
| If thou couldst but see when they shall be made to stand by the Fire! |
| Besides, what succour couldst thou have from me, a peaceful Pilgrim, against two armed heathens? |
| Hrothgar couldst thou aid at all, the honored chief, in his wide-known woes? |
| To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels? |
