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"And, puzzled, blinded thus, we lose
"Distinctions that are plain and few:
"These find I graven on my heart:
"That tells me what to do.

"The Creatures see of flood and field,
"And those that travel on the wind!
"With them no strife can last; they live
"In peace, and peace of mind.

"For why?—because the good old Rule
"Sufficeth them, the simple Plan,
"That they should take who have the power,
"And they should keep who can.

"A lesson which is quickly learn'd,
"A signal this which all can see!
"Thus nothing here provokes the Strong
"To wanton cruelty.

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