As they were threading on their way, there came

Into Don Juan's head a thought, which he

Whispered to his companion:—'t was the same

Which might have then occurred to you or me.

"Methinks,"—said he,—"it would be no great shame

If we should strike a stroke to set us free;

Let's knock that old black fellow on the head,

And march away—'t were easier done than said."