Samuel Butler

  • Hudibras’ Sword and Dagger

    From “Hudibras,” Part I.
      HIS puissant sword unto his side
    Near his undaunted heart was tied,
    With basket hilt that would hold broth,
    And serve for fight and dinner both.
    In it he melted lead for bullets
    To shoot at foes, and sometimes pullets,...

  • The Religion of Hudibras

    From “Hudibras,” Part I.
      HE was of that stubborn crew
    Of errant saints, whom all men grant
    To be the true church militant;
    Such as do build their faith upon
    The holy text of pike and gun;
    Decide all controversies by
    Infallible artillery,...