But he approached more swift than I could flee,
And I had half resigned all hope of life
When at my side there stood a friendly form,
Who bade me have no fear. Amazed, I said,
"Pray, gentle soul, if thou art truly kind
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Relieve me from this hateful beast of prey,
Who seeks my blood, I know not why." Then he,
"My name is Bohn, and this the guardian of
Examinations, sometimes proctor called."
I more courageous with my friend at hand,
Exclaimed, "O Bohn ! my author and my guide,
Thou who hast led me through the stormy books
Of Homer, Terence, Cicero, and Co.,
Receive my thanks for thine assistance lent,
In many a weary cram ! Still be my guide !"
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