Book ...e land._ But, noble Francos, we now wend our way To meet the vermin which do suck our blood, And they with tongues which serpent-like can charm May fool thee with their tales of dire intent._ (striking his breast):_Fear not, they soon shall feel how vain it wereTo seek to trick one who, in halls of state,Hath met the wiles of shrewd, self-seeking men,But to ward off attack with virtue's shield._Captain and Seldonskip approach.__ Most noble potentate, as I my roundsOf observation make, it pleasures meMost mightily, to make obeisance toThe one so honored by his native land.As captain of a vessel may be judgedBy those subordinate to his command,So do I quick conception of thee form.By the broad mental gifts of SeldonskipWho were the hose, through which thy mind doth squirt Most sapient thought, for mankind's betterment._ You bet his...