1. The mischievous answerer nearly met his demise,
With hands like the joints of a leopard ready to pounce.

2. But the Emigrant's pardon saved him after
He had uttered a plea, such longing in his voice.

3. For if the guardian who slept at the sanctuary dozed,
Then the steadfast stone would be guardian enough.

4. You had a fierce skirmish with the Reserved Ones,
Which drove Basil away from us and Basil’s comrades.