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"CHILDE ROLAND TO THE DARK TOWER CAME."

(See Edgar's Song in "Lear.")

1.
My first thought was, he lied in every word,
That hoary cripple, with malicious eye
Askance to watch the working of his lie
On mine, and mouth scarce able to afford
Suppression of the glee that pursed and scored
Its edge at one more victim gained thereby.

2.
What else should he be set for, with his staff?
What, save to waylay with his lies, ensnare