Canto

1     2|     Haul down the mainsail, and attempt to wear;~And would put back
2    11|        defender the island-crew~Attempt; in part as taken unaware,~
3    13|      with fitting lore,~Were to attempt a sea without a shore."~ ~
4    14|       one through fear,~And all attempt perforce the dangerous ford;~
5    17| Collects his troop, and for the attempt prepares,~Waiting the coming
6    20|      rout~Rise in confusion and attempt to fly.~At once, above a
7    44|        is hard to do,~Or if the attempt in me is weak or wise: --~