XII.

Generalis Post-Magister, Lord of the Letter-bags; And Dilkius Radicalis, Who ne'er in combat lags; And Graecus Professorius, Beloved of fair Sabrine, From the grey Elms--beneath whose shade A hospitable banquet laid, Had heroes e'en of cowards made.-- Brought 'placets' thirty-nine.

XIII

Stout Varius hurled 'non placet' At Post-Magister's head: At the mere glance of Pottius Fierce Radicalis fled: And Parvus Mariensis-- So they who heard him tell-- Uttered but one false quantity, And Professorius fell!

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