...their heads And whisper one another in the ear; 190 And he that speaks doth gripe the hearer's wrist, Whilst he that hears makes fearful action, With wrinkled...hammer, thus, The whilst his iron did on the anvil cool, 195 With open mouth swallowing a tailor's news; Who, with his shears and measure in his hand, Standing...

...their heads And whisper one another in the ear, 200 And he that speaks doth grip the hearer's wrist, Whilst he that hears makes fearful action With wrinkled...hammer, thus, The whilst his iron did on the anvil cool, 205 207. measure: tape measure or rule 209. contrary: ie, the wrong 210. a many: ie, many a 211. embattled:...