PLATE XV.


But slips between the cup and lip,
When least expected, peer through--
A storm arose upon the trip
Which Tell alone could steer through.
Thus, of all hands he quickly got
(As you may see) the upper,
At Gessler took a parting shot,
And hurried home to supper.

[Illustration: TELL'S SECOND ARROW HAD FOUND ITS MARK]




EPILOGUE.


Some say the tale related here
Is amplified and twisted;
Some say it isn't very clear
That William Tell existed;
Some say he freed his country so,
The Governor demolished.
Perhaps he did. I only know
That taxes aren't abolished!