As Emerson says, "Yet on the nimble air benign Speed nimbler messages, That waft the breath of grace divine To hearts in sloth and ease.

"Rumor hath a nimbler foot than a mule, young officer;" answered the honest guide.

Despatch, ye ling'ring slaves; or nimbler hands, Quick at my call, shall execute your charge; Despatch, and learn a fitter time for pity.