The thirteen cannon behind the struggling hydra of gray seem one vortexsulphurous, flaming, spitting, as from one vast mouth, scorching fire, huge mouthfuls of granite venom.

Jefferson contended that every state might nullify national legislation, as conversely Pinckney wished Congress to be given explicitly the power to nullify state legislation; and Marshall, very sensibly, pointed out that, were Jefferson's claim carried into practice, it would create "a hydra in government,"[10] yet I am confident that Marshall did not appreciate whither his own assertion of authority must lead.

What multitudes of villaines are here gotten In a conspiracy, which Hydra like Still in the cutting off increaseth more.

Or will the "hero"in form of Committee Really prove wax for the Hydra to mould?

Snared by a "motion," or scared by a "spout," Hera's pet, offspring of Typhon, the lion-clad Hero assailed, con amore; but you, Callous as Behemoth, hard as an iron-clad, "Conciliation" with coldness will view Fancy "approaching" the Hydra with honey-bait, Tempting the monster to parley and purr!

Without these officers our citizen army would be a hydra without heads.