The Poetry Corner

A Motto For Mr. Jason Hasard

By Jonathan Swift

WOOLLEN-DRAPER IN DUBLIN, WHOSE SIGN WAS THE GOLDEN FLEECE Jason, the valiant prince of Greece, From Colchis brought the Golden Fleece; We comb the wool, refine the stuff, For modern Jasons, that's enough. Oh! could we tame yon watchful dragon,[1] Old Jason would have less to brag on.