A timid mind is apt to mistake every scratch for a mortal wound.
There is a tear for all who die, A mourner o'er the humblest grave.
He learned the arts of riding, fencing, gunnery, And how to scale a fortress - or a nunnery.
If ancient tales say true, nor wrong these holy men.
And hold up to the sun my little taper.
Tyranny is for the worst of treasons.