Ancestors

If resourcefulness is needed, think of Michael Rudolf
 Who, accompanied by two henchmen and a coop of pullets, 
Took a British craft in the War of Eighteen-Twelve
With gusto and it minimum exchange of bullets.

And if coolness is desired, consider Sarah Cope
 Who, opening a clothes press where a thief was hid, 
Said in her Quaker fashion: Friend, all honest folk
 Should be in bed, alight thee out! And did.

ELEANOR GLENN WALLIS.