CANTO III.]
HUDIBRAS.
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And that will disengage my conscience
Of th' obligation, in his own sense:
I'll make him now by force abide,
What he by gentle means deny'd, 1180
To give my honour satisfaction,
And right the brethren in the action.
This being resolv'd, with equal speed
And conduct, he approach'd his steed,
And with activity unwont, 1185
Essay'd the lofty beast to mount;
Which once atchiev'd, he spurr'd his palfry,
To get from th' enemy and Ralph free;
Left dangers, fears, and foes behind,
And beat, at least three lengths, the wind. 1190
