[…] Who oft as undeservedly enthrall / His outward freedom: Tyranny must be;

As we can all guess correctly, bitterness was obtained from plants like the ampalaya.

This species [Red-bellied Woodpecker] is a very little larger than the red-headed one; and it is more woodland in its manners; seldom appearing in orchards or near houses, but keeping to the tall trees in the close forests.

San Francisco is a very crunchy town.