FOX: At such a time as this we should not ask How men should hold themselves toward the truth. The brethren of the league will not require To hear about such things from men like us. It hath indeed already reached mine ears That an occurrence of a special sort Hath forced the league to turn and think of us. Thomasius, who came some years ago Beneath the influence of a spirit-stream, Which set itself to follow mystic aims, Hath learned just how to use such forms of thought As in our time compel men's confidence, And hang them, as a mantle, round that lore Which should be sacred to initiates. In this way he was able to succeed, And gain approval from both far and near For writings which had borrowed logic's garb But which, in fact, contained but mystic dreams. Even inquirers of acknowledged worth Are with the message of the man inspired And so lend colour to his present fame, Which grows, I fear, in dangerous degree. Initiates did dread this line of thought Since it must needs destroy their fixed idea That wisdom is their sole prerogative. And so they try to shelter 'neath their wing That which Thomasius is giving forth. Indeed, they wish it to appear as if They knew already in the years gone by That such a message would just now be sent To serve in building up their own great work. If they succeed now at this present time In drawing us with craft into their net, They will make clear unto the world at large That powers of destiny did wisely send Thomasius with his message at this time So that belief in their significance Might with the commonsense of man combine. GASPER HOTSPUR: