The English Commons set unbending names,

By the wan light of wavering candle-flames,

To their immortal Protest for Free Speech:

Stern signatories, who spared not to impeach

Mompesson and Mitchell of corrupted aims,

"And argue and debate," said peevish James,

"Publicly, matters far beyond their reach."

"O fiery popular spirits," re-create

Some sparkle of your ashes. Let us see

The Phoenix Liberty, that chirps by stealth

Through chinks and crannies of our shuttered state,