Author Lewis Theobald Secure he traverses the lonely Glade, The wide-stretch'd Forest, and mistrustful Wood, Fearless of Violence, or Ambuscade; The Ruffian seldom thirsts alone for Blood: But holds in likelihood his future Prey, E'er he retard the Trav'ller in his Way. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments