English poem
Viii
by R. D. Blackmore (1825–1900)
Scarce Duke Iram can keep under His wild steed's disdain and wonder, While his large eyes ask alway-- "Dareth man attempt to neigh?"
He hath snuffed the great Sahara, And the mute parade of stars; Shall he brook this shrill fanfara, Ramshorns, pigskins, screechy jars?
What hath he to do with rabble? Froth is better than their babble; Let him toss them flakes of froth, To pronounce his scorn and wrath.