* Accepts the HTTP method.
     * @param request The HTTP request.
     * @param methods The accepted methods.
     * @return true if the method is accepted, false otherwise.
     */
    protected boolean acceptHttpMethod(final HttpServletRequest request, final String... methods) {
        final String method = request.getMethod();
        for (final String m : methods) {
            if (m.equals(method)) {
                return true;