Enchain my vile first for the general weal

Puzzle

Enchain my vile first for the general weal,
That a nation's sad wounds may have leisure to heal;
Encage my fierce next, but he springs from his lair,
And gives thee for combat no time to prepare;
Suppress my dire whole, lest, before thy shocked gaze
Each smouldering spark burst into a blaze.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 54.