第4章
Andnaturesmilesopposite，Stanfieldhecopiesit;
O’erClaudeorPoussangsure’tishethatmaycrow：
ButSirRoss’sbestfaitureissmallmini-ature——
Heshouldn’tpaintfrescoesinfamedPimlico。
There’sLeslieandUwinshasrathersmalldoings;
There’sDyce，asbravemastherasEnglandcanshow;
Andtheflowersandthesthrawherries，surehenodauberis，ThatpaintedthepanelsoffamedPimlico。
InthepicturesfromWaltherScott，neverafaultthere’sgot，Surethemarble’sasnaturalasthrueScaglio;
AndtheChamberPompayenissweettotaketayin，Andaitbutther’dmuffinsinsweetPimlico。
There’slandscapesbyGruner，bothsolarandlunar，ThemtwolittleDoylestoo，deserveabravo;
WiddepiecebyyoungTownsend，（forjaninsaboundsin’t;）
Andthat’swhyhe’sshuitedtopaintPimlico。
ThatpictureofSevern’sisworthyofrever’nce，ButsomeIwon’tmintionisrathersoso;
Forsweetphiloso’phy，orcrumpetsandcoffee，Owhere’saPavilionlikesweetPimlico？
OtopraisethisPavilionwouldpuzzleQuintilian，Daymosthenes，Brougham，oryoungCicero;
SoheavenlyGoddess，d’yepardonmymodesty，Andsilence，mylyre！aboutsweetPimlico。
THECRYSTALPALACE。
WithganialfoireThransfusemeloyre，YesacrednympthsofPindus，ThewhoileIsingThatwondthrousthing，ThePalacemadeo’windows！
Say，Paxton，truth，Thouwondthrousyouth，Whatsthrokeofartcelistial，WhatpowerwaslintYoutoinvintThiscombineetioncristial。
OwouldbeforeThatThomasMoore，LikewoisethelateLordBoyron，ThimaiglessthrongOfgodlikesong，Castoionthatcastoiron！
Andsawthimwalls，Andglitteringhalls，Thimrisingslendthercolumns，WhichIpoorpote，Couldnotdenote，No，notintwintyvollums。
MyMuse’swordsIslikethebird’sThatroostsbeneaththepanesthere;
Herwingshespoils’Gainstthembrighttoiles，Andcrackshersillybrainsthere。
ThisPalacetall，ThisCristialHall，WhichImperorsmightcovet，StandsinHighParkLikeNoah’sArk，Arainbowbintaboveit。
Thetowersandfanes，Inotherscaynes，Thefameofthiswillundo，SaintPaul’sbigdoom，SaintPayther’sRoom，AndDublin’sproudRotundo。
’Tisherethatroams，AswellbecomesHerdigniteeandstations，VictoriaGreat，AndhouldsinstateTheCongressoftheNations。
HersubjectspoursFromdistantshores，HerInjiansandCanajians;
Andalsowe，Herkingdomsthree，Attindwithourallagiance。
HerecomelikewiseHerbouldallies，BothAsianandEuropian;
FromEastandWestTheysendtheirbestTofillherCoornucopean。
Iseen（thankGrace！）
Thiswonthrousplace（HisNobleHonorMistherH。ColeitwasThatgavethepass，Andletmeseewhatisthere）。
WithconsciousproideIstudinsoideAndlook’dtheWorld’sGreatFairin，UntilmesightWasdazzledquite，Andcouldn’tseeforstaring。
There’sholysaintsAndwindowpaints，ByMaydiayvalPugin;
AlhamboroughJonesDidpaintthetonesOfyellowandgambougein。
There’sfountainsthereAndcrossesfair;
There’swater-godswithurrns：
There’sorgansthree，Toplay，d’yesee？
"GodsavetheQueen，"byturrns。
There’sStatuesbrightOfmarblewhite，Ofsilver，andofcopper;
Andsomeinzinc，Andsome，Ithink，Thatisn’toverproper。
There’sstaymIngynes，Thatstandsinlines，Enormousandamazing，ThatsquealandsnortLikewhalesinsport，Orelephantsa-grazing。
There’scartsandgigs，Andpinsforpigs，There’sdibblersandthere’sharrows。
AndploughsliketoysForlittleboys，Andilegantwheelbarrows。
ForthimgenteelsWhorideonwheels，There’splentytoindulge’em：
There’sDroskyssnugFromPaytersbug，AndvayhyclesfromBulgium。
There’sCabsonStandsAndShandthrydanns;
There’sWaggonsfromNewYorkhere;
There’sLaplandSleighsHavecross’dtheseas，AndJauntingCyarsfromCorkhere。
AmazedIpassFromglasstoglass，DeloightedIsurvey’em;
FreshwondthersgrowsBeforemenoseInthissublimeMusayum！
Look，here’safanFromfarJapan，AsabrefromDamasco：
There’sshawlsyegetFromfarThibet，AndcottonprintsfromGlasgow。
There’sGermanflutes，Marockyboots，AndNaplesMacaronies;
BohaymiaHassentBohay;
Poloniaherpolonies。
There’sgraniteflintsThat’squiteimminse，There’ssacksofcoalsandfuels，There’sswordsandguns，Andsoapintuns，AndGingerbreadandJewels。
There’staypotsthere，Andcannonsrare;
There’scoffinsfill’dwithroses;
There’scanvastints，Teethinsthrumints，AndshuitsofclothesbyMOSES。
There’slashinsmoreOfthingsinstore，ButthimIdon’tremimber;
NorcoulddiscloseDidIcomposeFromMaytimetoNovimber！
Ah，JUDYthru！
Witheyessoblue，Thatyouwereheretoviewit！
AndcouldIscrewButtupoundtu，’TisIwouldthraityoutoit！
SoletusraiseVictoria’spraise，AndAlbert’sproudcondition，ThattakeshisayseAshesurveysThisCristialExhibition。
1851。
MOLONY’SLAMENT。
OTIM，didyouhearofthimSaxons，Andreadwhatthepeepersreport？
They’regoantorecaltheLiftinant，AndshutuptheCastleandCoort！
OurdesolatecounthryofOireland，They’rebint，theblagyards，todesthroy，Andnowhavingmurdtheredourcounthry，They’regointokilltheViceroy，Dearboy;
’Twashewasourproideandourjoy！
Andwillwenolongerbehouldhim，Surroundinghiscarriageinthrongs，Asheweaveshiscocked-hatfromthewindies，Andsmilestohisbouldaid-de-congs？
Ilikedfortoseetheyoungharoes，Allshoiningwithsthripesandwithstars，AhorsingaboutinthePhaynix，Andwinkingthegirlsinthecyars，LikeMars，Asmokin’theirpoipesandcigyars。
DearMitchellexoiledtoBermudies，Yourbeautifuloilidsyou’llope，Andthere’llbeanabondanceofcroyin’
FromO’BrineattheKeepofGoodHope，Whentheyreadofthisnewsinthepeepers，AcrasstheAtlanticalwave，ThatthelastoftheOirishLiftinintsOftheoislandofSeentshastucklave。GodsaveTheQueen——sheshouldbettherbehave。
Andwhat’stobecomeofpoorDameSthreet，Andwho’llaitthepuffsandthetarts，WhintheCoortofimparialsplindorFromDoblin’ssadcitydeparts？
Andwho’llhavethefiddlersandpipers，WhenthedeuceofaCoortthereremains？
Andwhere’llbethebucksandtheladies，TohiretheCoort-shuitsandthethrains？
Insthrains，It’sthusthatouldErincomplains！
There’sCounsellorFlanagan’sleedy’TwassheintheCoortdidn’tfail，Andshewantedaplintyofpopplin，Forherdthress，andherflounce，andhertail;
SheboughtitofMisthressO’Grady，Eightshillingsayardtabinet，ButnowthattheCoortisconcluded，Thedivvleayardwillsheget;Ibet，Bedad，thatshewearstheoldset。
There’sSurgeonO’TooleandMissLeary，They’ddaylingsatMadamO’Riggs’;
Eachyearatthedthrawing-roomsayson，Theymountedtheneatestofwigs。
WhenSpring，withitsbudsanditsdasies，Comesoutinherbeautyandbloom，Thimtu’llneverthinkofnewjasies，Becasethereisnodthrawing-room，ForwhomThey’dchoosetheexpensetoashume。
There’sAldermanToadandhislady，’TwastheygavetheClartandthePoort，Andthepoine-apples，turbots，andlobsters，TofeasttheLordLiftinint’sCoort。
Butnowthatthequality’sgoin，Iwarntthattheaitingwillstop，Andyou’llgetattheAlderman’steebleThedevilabiteoradthrop，Orchop;
Andthebutchermayshutuphisshop。
Yes，thegroomsandtheushersaregoin，AndhisLordship，thedearhonestman，AndtheDuchess，hiseemiableleedy，AndCorry，thebouldConnellan，AndlittleLordHydeandthechildthren，AndtheChewterandGovernesstu;
Andtheservantsarepackingtheirboxes，——
Oh，murther，butwhatshallIdueWithoutyou？
OMeery，withoisoftheblue！
MR。MOLONY’SACCOUNTOFTHEBALL。
GIVENTOTHENEPAULESEAMBASSADORBYTHEPENINSULARANDORIENTAL
COMPANY。
Owillyechoosetohearthenews，BedadIcannotpassito’er：
I’lltellyouallabouttheBallTotheNaypaulaseAmbassador。
Begor！thisfeteallballsdoesbateAtwhichI’vewornapump，andI
MusthererelatethesplendthorgreatOfth’OrientalCompany。
Thesemenofsinsedispoisedexpinse，TofetetheseblackAchilleses。
"We’llshowtheblacks，"saysthey，"Almack’s，AndtaketheroomsatWillis’s。"
Withflagsandshawls，fortheseNepauls，TheyhungtheroomsofWillisup，Anddeckedthewalls，andstairs，andhalls，Withrosesandwithliliesup。
AndJullien’sbandittuckitsstand，Sosweetlyinthemiddlethere，Andsoftbassoonsplayedheavenlychunes，Andviolinsdidfiddlethere。
AndwhentheCoortwastiredofspoort，I’dlaveyou，boys，tothinktherewasAnatebuffetbeforethemset，Wherelashinsofgooddhrinktherewas。
Attenbeforetheball-roomdoor，HismoightyExcellincywas，Hesmoiledandbowedtoallthecrowd，Sogorgeousandimmensehewas。
Hisduskyshuit，sublimeandmute，Intothedoor-wayfollowedhim;
AndOthenoiseoftheblackguardboys，Astheyhurroodandhollowedhim！
ThenobleChair*studatthestair，Andbadethedthrumstothump;andheDidthusevince，tothatBlackPrince，ThewelcomeofhisCompany。
Ofairthegirls，andrichthecurls，Andbrighttheoysyousawthere，was;
Andfixedeachoye，yetherecouldspoi，OnGineralJungBahawther，was！
ThisGineralgreatthentuckhissate，Withalltheotherginerals，（Bedadhistroat，hisbelt，hiscoat，Allbleezedwithpreciousminerals;）
Andashethere，withprincelyair，Recloininonhiscushionwas，AllroundabouthisroyalchairThesqueezinandthepushinwas。
OPat，suchgirls，suchJukes，andEarls，Suchfashionandnobilitee！
JustthinkofTim，andfancyhimAmidstthehoighgentilitee！
TherewasLordDeL’Huys，andthePortygeeseMinistherandhisladythere，AndIreckonized，withmuchsurprise，Ourmessmate，BobO’Grady，there;
TherewasBaronessBrunow，thatlookedlikeJuno，AndBaronessRehausenthere，AndCountessRoullier，thatlookedpeculiarWell，inherrobesofgauzeinthere。
TherewasLordCrowhurst（Iknewhimfirst，WhenonlyMr。Pipshewas），AndMickO’Toole，thegreatbigfool，Thataftersuppertipsywas。
TherewasLordFingall，andhisladiesall，AndLordsKilleenandDufferin，AndPaddyFife，withhisfatwife：
Iwondtherhowhecouldstuffherin。
TherewasLordBelfast，thatbymepast，AndseemedtoaskhowshouldIgothere？
AndtheWidowMacrae，andLordAHay，AndtheMarchionessofSligothere。
Yes，Jukes，andEarls，anddiamonds，andpearls，Andprettygirls，wassportingthere;
Andsomebeside（therogues！）Ispied，Behindthewindies，coortingthere。
Othere’soneIknow，bedadwouldshowAsbeautifulasanythere，AndI’dliketohearthepipersblow，AndshakeafutwithFannythere！
*JamesMatheson，Esq。，towhom，andtheBoardofDirectorsofthePeninsularandOrientalCompany，I，TimotheusMolony，latestokeronboardthe"Iberia，"the"LadyMaryWood，"the"Tagus，"andtheOrientalsteamships，humblydedicatethisproductionofmygratefulmuse。
THEBATTLEOFLIMERICK。
YeGeniiofthenation，Wholookwithveneration。
AndIreland’sdesolationonsaysinglydeplore;
YesonsofGeneralJackson，WhothrampleontheSaxon，AttendtothethransactionuponShannonshore，WhenWilliam，DukeofSchumbug，Atyrantandahumbug，Withcannonandwiththunderonourcitybore，OurfortitudeandvalianceInsthructedhisbattalionsTorespictthegalliantIrishuponShannonshore。
Sincethatcapitulation，NocityinthisnationSograndareputationcouldboastbefore，AsLimerickprodigious，Thatstandswithquaysandbridges，AndtheshipsuptothewindiesoftheShannonshore。
Achiefofancientline，’TisWilliamSmithO’BrineReprisintsthisdarlingLimerick，thistenyearsormore：
OtheSaxonscan’tendureToseehimontheflure，AndthrimbleattheCicerofromShannonshore！
ThisvalliantsonofMarsHadbeentovisitPar’s，ThatlandofRevolution，thatgrowsthetricolor;
AndtowelcomehisreturrnFrompilgrimagesfurren，WeinvitedhimtotayontheShannonshore。
ThenwesummonedtoourboardYoungMeagherofthesword：
’Tishewillsheathethatbattle-axeinSaxongore;
AndMitchilofBelfastWebadetoourrepast，TodthrinkadishofcoffeeontheShannonshore。
ConvanientlytohouldThesepatriotssobould，WetucktheopportunityofTimDoolan’sstore;
Andwithornamintsandbanners（Asbecomesgintalegoodmanners）
Wemadetheloveliesttay-roomuponShannonshore。
’Twouldbinifityoursowls，Toseethebuttheredrowls，Thesugar-tongsandsangwidgesandcraimgalyore，Andthemuffinsandthecrumpets，Andthebandofheartsandthrumpets，TocelebratethesworryuponShannonshore。
SuretheImperorofBohayWouldbeproudtodthrinkthetayThatMisthressBiddyRooneyforO’Brinedidpour;
And，sincethedaysofStrongbow，ThereneverwassuchCongo——
Mitchildthranksixquartsofit——byShannonshore。
ButClarndonandCorryConnellanbeheldthissworryWithrageandimulationintheirblackhearts’core;
AndtheyhiredagangofruffinsTointerruptthemuffins，AndthefragranceoftheCongoontheShannonshore。
Whenfulloftayandcake，O’Brinebegantospake;
Butjuiceaonecouldhearhim，forasuddenroarOfaragamuffinroutBegantoyellandshout，AndfrightentheproprietyofShannonshore。
AsSmithO’Brineharangued，Theybattheredandtheybanged：
TimDoolan’sdoorsandwindiesdowntheytore;
Theysmashedthelovelywindies（HungwithmuslinfromtheIndies），PurshuingoftheirshindiesuponShannonshore。
Withthrowingofbrickbats，Drownedpuppiesanddeadrats，Theseruffindemocratsthemselvesdidlower;
Tinkettles，rotteneggs，Cabbage-stalks，andwoodenlegs，TheyflungamongthepatriotsofShannonshore。
OthegirlsbegantoscrameAndupsetthemilkandcrame;
Andthehonorablegintlemin，theycursedandswore：
AndMitchilofBelfast，’Twashethatlookedaghast，WhentheyroastedhimineffigybyShannonshore。
OthelovelytaywasspiltOnthatdayofIreland’sguilt;
SaysJackMitchil，"Iamkilt！Boys，where’sthebackdoor？
’Tisanationaldisgrace：
Letmegoandveilmeface;"
AndheboultedwithquickpacefromtheShannonshore。
"Cutdownthebloodyhorde！"
SaysMeagherofthesword，"Thisconductwoulddisgraceanyblackamore;"
ButthebestuseTommymadeOfhisfamousbattlebladeWastocuthisownstickfromtheShannonshore。
ImmortalSmithO’BrineWasraginglikealine;
’Twouldhavedoneyoursowlgoodtohaveheardhimroar;
Inhisgloryhearose，Andherusheduponhisfoes，ButtheyhithimonthenosebytheShannonshore。
ThentheFuttandtheDthragoonsInsquadthronsandplatoons，Withtheirmusicplayingchunes，downuponusbore;
Andtheybatetherattatoo，ButthePeelerscameinview，AndendedtheshalooontheShannonshore。
LARRYO’TOOLE。
You’veallheardofLarryO’Toole，OfthebeautifultownofDrumgoole;
Hehadbutoneeye，Toogleyeby——
Oh，murther，butthatwasajew’l！
AfoolHemadeofdegirls，disO’Toole。
’Twashewastheboydidn’tfail，Thattuckdownpatatiesandmail;
HeneverwouldshrinkFromanysthrongdthrink，WasitwhiskyorDroghedaale;
I’mbailThisLarrywouldswallowapail。
Oh，manyanightatthebowl，WithLarryI’vesotcheekbyjowl;
He’sgonetohisrest，Where’sthere’sdthrinkofthebest，AndsoletusgivehisoldsowlAhowl，For’twashemadethenoggintorowl。
THEROSEOFFLORA。
SentbyaYoungGentlemanofQualitytoMissBr-dy，ofCastleBrady。
OnBrady’stowertheregrowsaflower，Itistheloveliestflowerthatblows，——
AtCastleBradytherelivesalady，（AndhowIlovehernooneknows）;
HernameisNora，andthegoddessFloraPresentsherwiththisbloomingrose。
"OLadyNora，"saysthegoddessFlora，"I’vemanyarichandbrightparterre;
InBrady’stowersthere’ssevenmoreflowers，Butyou’rethefairestladythere：
Notallthecounty，norIreland’sbounty，Canprojuiceatreasurethat’shalfsofair！"
Whatcheekisredder？surerosesfedher！
Herhairismaregolds，andhereyeofblew。
Beneathhereyelid，islikethevi’let，Thatdarklyglistenswithgentlejew！
Thelily’snatureisnotsurelywhiterThanNora’sneckis，——andherarrumstoo。
"Come，gentleNora，"saysthegoddessFlora，Mydearestcreature，takemyadvice，Thereisapoet，fullwellyouknowit，Whospendshislifetimeinheavysighs，——
YoungRedmondBarry，’tishimyou’llmarry，Ifrhymeandraisinyou’dchooselikewise。"
THELASTIRISHGRIEVANCE。
OnreadingofthegeneralindignationoccasionedinIrelandbytheappointmentofaScotchProfessortooneofHERMAJESTY’SGodlesscolleges，MASTERMOLLOYMOLONY，brotherofTHADDEUSMOLONY，Esq。，oftheTemple，ayouthonlyfifteenyearsofage，dashedoffthefollowingspiritedlines：——
AsIthinkoftheinsultthat’sdonetothisnation，RedtearsofrivingefrommefaturesIwash，Andupholdinthispome，totheworld’sdaytistation，ThesleevesthatappointedPROFESSORM’COSH。
Ilookroundmecounthree，renownedbyexparience，Andseemidstherchildthren，thewitty，thewise，——
Wholehaypsoflogicians，potes，schollars，grammarians，Allaygerforpleeces，allpantingtorise;
Igazeroundtheworldinitsutmostdiminsion;
LARDJAHNandhisminionsinCouncilIask;
WasthereeveraGovernment-pleece（withapinsion）
ButchildrenofErinwerefitforthattask？
What，Erinbeloved，isthyfetalcondition？
Whatshameinaychboosommustrankleandburrun，Tothinkthatourcountreehasne’eralogicianInthehourofherdeengerwillsurrevherturrun！
OnthelogicofSaxonsthere’slittlereliance，And，ratherfromSaxonsthangatheritsrules，I’dstampunderfeetthebasebookofhisscience，Andspitonhischairashetaughtintheschools！
OfalseSIRJOHNKANE！isitthusthatyoupraychme？
IthinkallyourQueen’sUniversiteesBosh;
Andifyou’venoneetiveProfessortotaychme，IscawurntobelearnedbytheSaxonM’COSH。
There’sWISEMANandCHUME，andHisGracetheLordPrimate，Thatsindsroundthebox，andtheworldwillsubscribe;
’Tisthey’llbuildaCollegethat’sfitforourclimate，AndtaychmethesaycretsIburntoimboibe！
’TisthereasaStudentofScienceI’llenther，FairFountainofKnowledge，ofJoy，andContint！
SAINTPATHRICK’SsweetStatueshallstandinthecenther，AndwinkhisdearoieverydayduringLint。
AndgoodDoctorNEWMAN，thatpraycherunwary，’TisheshallpresidetheAcademeeSchool，AndquitthegayrobeofST。PHILIPofNeri，TowieldthesoftrodofST。LAWRENCEO’TOOLE！
THEBALLADSOFPOLICEMANX。
THEWOLFENEWBALLADOFJANERONEYANDMARYBROWN。
AnigstrawnarytailIvilltellyouthisveek——
IstoodintheCourtofA’BecketttheBeak，VereMrs。JaneRoney，avidow，Isee，WhochargedMaryBrownwitharobbinofshe。
ThisMarywasporeandinmiseryonce，AndshecametoMrs。Roneyit’smorethantwelvemonce。
Sheadn’tgotnobed，nornodinnernornotea，AndkindMrs。RoneygaveMaryallthree。
Mrs。RoneykepMaryforeversomanyveeks，（HerconductdisgustedthebestofallBeax，）
Shekepherfornothink，askindascouldbe，NeverthinkinthatthisMarywasatraitortoshe。
"Mrs。Roney，OMrs。Roney，Ifeelveryill;
WillyoujuststeptotheDoctor’sfortofetchmeapill？"
"ThatIwill，myporeMary，"Mrs。Roneysaysshe;
AndshegoesofftotheDoctor’sasquicklyasmaybe。
NosooneronthismessageMrs。Roneywassped，ThanhupgitsvickedMary，andjumpsoutabed;
Shehopensallthetrunkswithoutneverakey——
Shebustesalltheboxes，andviththemmakesfree。
Mrs。Roney’sbestlinning，gownds，petticoats，andclose，Herchildren’slittlecoatsandthings，herboots，andherhose，Shepackedthem，andshestole’em，andavayviththemdidflee。
Mrs。Roney’ssituation——youmaythinkvatitvouldbe！
OfMary，ungrateful，whohadservedherthisvay，Mrs。Roneyheardnothinkforalongyearandaday。
TilllastThursday，inLambeth，venwhomshouldsheseeButthisMary，ashadactedsoungratefultoshe？
Shewasleaningonthehelboofaworthyyoungman，Theyweregoingtobemarried，andwerewalkinhandinhand;
AndtheChurchbellswasaringingforMaryandhe，Andtheparsonwasready，andawaitinforhisfee。
WhenupcomesMrs。Roney，andfacesMaryBrown，Whotrembles，andcasteshereyesupontheground。
Shecallsajollypleaseman，ithappenstobeme;
Ichargethisyonngwoman，Mr。Pleaseman，saysshe。
"Mrs。Roney，O，Mrs。Roney，O，doletmego，IactedmostungratefulIown，andIknow，Butthemarriagebellisaringin，andtheringyoumaysee，Andthisyoungmanisawaitin，"saysMarysaysshe。
"Idon’tcarethreefardensfortheparsonandclark，Andthebellmaykeepringinfromnoondaytodark。
MaryBrown，MaryBrown，youmustcomealongwithme;
AndIthinkthisyoungmanisluckytobefree。"
So，inspiteofthetearswhichbejew’dMary’scheek，ItookthatyounggurltoA’BecketttheBeak;
ThatexlentJusticedemandedherplea——
ButneverasullablesaidMarysaidshe。
Onaccountofherconducksobaseandsovile，Thatwickedyounggurliscommittedfortrile，Andifshe’stranspawtedbeyondthesaltsea，It’saproperrewardforsuchwilliansasshe。
NowyouyounggurlsofSouthwarkforMarywhoveep，Frompickinandstealinyourandsyoumustkeep，Oritmaybemydooty，asitwasThursdayveek，TopullyouallhuptoA’BecketttheBeak。
THETHREECHRISTMASWAITS。
MynameisPleacemanX;
LastnightIwasinbed，Adreamdidmeperplex，WhichcameintomyEdd。
IdreamedIsorthreeWaitsAplayingoftheirtune，AtPimlicoPalacegates，Allunderneaththemoon。
OnepuffedaholdFrenchhorn，AndoneaholdBanjo，AndonechapseedyandtornAHirishpipedidblow。
Theysadlypipedandplayed，Dexcribingoftheirfates;
Andthiswaswhattheysaid，ThosethreeporeChristmasWaits：
"Whenthisblackyearbegan，ThisEighteen-forty-eight，Iwasagreatgreatman，Andkingbothviseandgreat，AndMunseerGuizotbymedidshowAsMinisterofState。
"ButFebuwerrycame，Andbroughtarabblerout，AndmeandmygooddameAndchildrendidturnout，Andus，inspiteofallourright。
Senttotherightabout。
"Ileftmynativeground，Ileftmykinandkith，Ileftmyroyalcrownd，VichIcouldn’ttravelvith，AndwithoutapoundcametoEnglishground，InthenameofMr。Smith。
"LikeanyanchoriteI’velivedsinceIcamehere，I’vekepmyselfquitequite，I’vedrankthesmallsmallbeer，Andthevater，yousee，disagreesvithmeAndallmyfamlydear。
"OTweeleriessodear，OdarlingPallyRoyl，VasittofinishhereThatIdidtroubleandtoyl？
Thatallmyplansshouldbreakinmyands，Andshouldonmerecoil？
"MystateIfencedaboutVithbaynicksandvithguns;
MygalsIportionedhout，RichvivesIgotmysons;
Ovarn’titcruletolosemyrule，Mymoneyandlandsatonce？
"Andso，vitharpandwoice，Bothtroubledandshagreened，Ihidyoutorejoice，OgloriousEngland’sQueend！
Andneverhavetoveep，likeporeLouis-Phileep，Becauseyououtarecleaned。
"OPrins，sobraveandstout，Istandbeforeyourgate;
PraysendatriflehoutTome，yourporeoldVait;
Fornothinkcouldbevussthanit’sbeenalongvithusInthisyearForty-eight。"
"Venthisbadyearbegan，"
Thenexmansaid，seysee，"IvasaJourneyman，Ataylorblackandfree，Andmywifewentoutandchairedabout，Andmyname’stheboldCuffee。
"TheQueenandHalbertbothIsworeIwouldconfound，ItookahawflehoathTodragthemtotheground;
AndsevralmorewithmetheysworeAginsttheBritishCrownd。
"AginstherPleacemenallWesaidwe’dtryourstrenth;
HerscarlicksoldierstallWevow’dwe’dlayfulllenth;
Andoutwecame，inFreedom’sname，LastAyprilwasthetenth。
"Three’undredthousandsnobsCameouttostopthevay，Vithsticksvithironknobs，Orelsewe’dgainedtheday。
Theharmyquitekeptoutofsight，Andsoveventavay。
"NextdaythePleacemencame——
Rewengeitwastheirplann——
AndfrommygoodolddameTheytookhertailor-mann：
AndthehardhardbeakdidmebespeakToNewgitintheWann。
"InthatetrociousCortTheJewrydidagree;
TheJudgedidmetransport，Togobeyondthesea：
Andsoforlife，fromhisdearwifeTheytookpooroldCuffee。
"OHalbert，AppyPrince！
Withchildrenroundyourknees，IngravingansumPrints，Andtakinghoffyourhease;
Othinkofme，theoldCuffee，Beyondthesoltsoltseas！
"AlthoughI’mholdandblack，Myhanguishismostgreat;
GreatPrince，Ocallmeback，AndIvillbeyourVait！
AndnevernomorevillbreaktheLor，AsIdidin’Forty-eight。"
Thetailerthusdidclose（Aporeoldblackymorerogue），Whenadismalgentuprose，AndspokewithHirishbrogue：
"I’mSmithO’Brine，ofRoyalLine，DescendedfromRoryOgue。
"WhengreatO’Connledied，Thatmanwhomalldidtrust，ThatmanwhomHenglishprideBeheldwithsuchdisgust，ThenErinfreefixedeyesonme，AndswoarIshouldbefust。
"’ThegloriousHirishCrown，’
Saysshe，’itshallbethine：
Longtime，it’swerywellknown，Youkepitinyourline;
ThatdiademofhemeraldgemIsyours，mySmithO’Brine。
"’ToolongtheSaxonchurlOurlandencumberedhath;
ArisemyPrince，myEarl，Andbrushthemfromthypath：
Rise，mightySmith，andsveep’emvithThebesomofyourwrath。’
"TheninmymightIrose，MycountryIsurveyed，Isawitfilledwithfoes，Iviewedthemundismayed;
’Ha，ha！’saysI，’theharvest’shigh，I’llreapitwithmyblade。’
"MywarriorsIenrolled，Theyralliedroundtheirlord;
AndcheafsincounciloldIsummonedtotheboard——
WiseDohenyandDuffybold，AndMeagheroftheSword。
"IstoodonSlievenamaun，Theycamewithpikesandbills;
Theygatheredinthedawn，Likemistuponthehills，AndrushedadownthemountainsideLiketwentythousandrills。
"Theirfortressweassail;
Hurroo！myboys，hurroo！
ThebloodySaxonsquailTohearthewildShaloo：
Strike，andprevail，proudInnesfail，O’Brineaboo，aboo！
"Ourpeopletheydefied;
Theyshotat’emlikesavages，TheirbloodygunstheypliedWithsanguinaryravages：
Hide，blushingGlory，hideThatdayamongthecabbages！
"AndsonomoreI’llsay，ButaskyourMussygreat。
Andhumblysingandpray，YourMajesty’spoorWait：
YourSmithO’Brinein’Forty-nineWillblushfor’Forty-eight。"
LINESONALATEHOSPICIOUSEWENT。*
BYAGENTLEMANOFTHEFOOTGUARDS（BLUE）。
IpaceduponmybeatWithsteadystepandslow，AllhuppandowndofRanelaghStreet：
Ran’laghSt。Pimlico。
WhilemarchinghuppandowndUponthatfairMaymorn，Beoldtheboomingcanningssound，Aroyalchildisborn！
TheMinistersofStateThenpresnlyIsor，TheygallopstothePallisgate，Incarridgesandfor。
Withanxiouslooksintent，Beforethegatetheystop，TherecomesthegoodLordPresident，AndtheretheArchbishopp。
LordJohnhenextelights;
Andwhocomeshereinhaste？
’Tistheeroofoneunderdfights，Thecaudlefortotaste。
ThenMrs。Lily，thenuss，Towardsthemstepswithjoy;
SaysthebraveoldDuke，"Cometelltous，Isitagaloraboy？"
SaysMrs。L。totheDuke，"YourGrace，itisAPRINCE。"
Andatthatnuss’sboldrebuke，Hedidbothlaughandwince。
HevewswithpleasantlookThispootyflowerofMay，Then，saysthewenarableDuke，"Egad，it’smybuthday。"
Bymemorybackwardsborne，PerapshisthoughtsdidstrayTothatoldplacewherehewasborn，UponthefirstofMay。
PerhapshedidrecalTheancienttowersofTrim;
AndCountyMeathandDanganHallTheydidrewisithim。
IphansyofhimsoHisgoodoldthoughtsemployin’;
FourscoreyearsandoneagoBesidetheflowin’Boyne。
Hisfatherprapshesees，MostMusicleofLords，AplayingmaddriglesandgleesUpontheArpsicords。
JestphansythisoldEroUponhismother’sknee！
DideverladyinthislandAvegreatersonsthanshe？
AndIshoudnbesurprizeWhilethiswasinhismind，IfadroptheretwinkledinhiseyesOfunfamiliarbrind……
ToHapslyOusenextdayDrivesupaBrooshandfor，AgraciousprincesitsinthatShayImentionhimwithHor！）
Theyringuponthebell，ThePortershowshisEd，（HefoughtatVaterlooasvell，AndvearsaVeskitred）。
Toseethatcarriagecome，Thepeoplerounditpress：
"AndisthegalliantDukeatome？"
"YourRoyalIghness，yes。"
HesteppsfromouttheBrooshAndinthegateisgone;
AndX，althoughthepeoplepush，Sayswarykind，"Movehon。"
TheRoyalPrinceuntoThegalliantDukedidsay，"Dearduke，mylittlesonandyouWasborntheselfsameday。
"TheLadyoftheland，MywifeandSovringdear，ItisbyherhorgustcommandIwaituponyouhere。
"ThatladyisaswellAscanexpectedbe;
AndtoyourGraceshebidmetellThisgraciousmessagefree。
"Thatoffspringofourrace，Whomyesterdayyousee，ToshowourhonorforyourGrace，PrinceArthurheshallbe。
"Thatnameitrhymestofame;
AllEuropeknowsthesound：
AndIcouldn’tfindabetternameIfyou’dgivemetwentypound。
"KingArthurhadhisknightsThatgirthistableround，Butyouhavewonahundredfights，Willmatch’emI’llbebound。
"YoufoughtwithBonypart，AndlikewiseTippooSaib;
InameyouthenwithallmyheartTheGodsireofthisbabe。"
ThatPrincehisleavewastook，Hishinterviewwasdone。
SoletusgivethegoodoldDukeGoodluckofhisgod-son。
AndwishhimyearsofjoyInthisourtimeofSchism，Andhopehe’llheartheroyalboyHislittlecatechism。
AndmypootylittlePrinceThat’scomeourartstocheer，LetmemyloyalpowersewinceAwelcominofyouere。
AndthePoit-Laureat’scrownd，Ithink，insomerespex，EgstremelyshootablemightbefoundForhonestPleasemanX。
*ThebirthofPrinceArthur。
THEBALLADOFELIZADAVIS。
Galliantgentsandlovelyladies，Listatailvichlatebefel，VichIheardit，beinonduty，AtthePleaceHoffice，Clerkenwell。
PrapsyouknowtheFondlingChapel，Verethelittlechildrensings：
（Lor！IlikestohearonSundiesThemtherepootylittlethings！
Inthisstreettherelivedahousemaid，Ifyouparticklarlyaskmewhere——
Vy，itvasatfour-and-tventyGuilfordStreet，byBrunsvickSquare。
VichhernamewasElizaDavis，Andshewenttofetchthebeer：
InthestreetshemetapartyAswasquitesurprizedtoseeher。
VichhevasaBritishSailor，Fortojudgehimbyhislook：
Tarryjacket，canvasstrowsies，Ha-laMr。T。P。Cooke。
PresentlythisMannaccostesOfthishinnocentyounggal——
"Pray，"saysee，"excusemyfreedom，You’resolikemySisterSal！
"You’resolikemySisterSally，Bothinvalkandfaceandsize，Miss，that——dangmyoldleescuppers，Itbringstearsintomyheyes！"
"I’mamateonboardawessel，I’masailorboldandtrue;
Shiverupmypooroldtimbers，Letmebeamateforyou！
"What’syourname，mybeauty，tellme;"
Andshefaintlyhansers，"Lore，Sir，myname’sElizaDavis，AndIliveattventy-four。"
HoftimescamethisBritishseaman，Thisdeludedgaltomeet;
Andattventy-fourwaswelcome，Tventy-fourinGuilfordStreet。
AndElizatoldherMaster（KindertheythanMissusesare），Howinmarridgehehadasther，LikeagalliantBrittishTar。
Andhebroughthislandladyvithhim，（Vichvasallhishartfulplan），AndshetoldhowCharleyThompsonReelyvasagoodyoungman。
AndhowsheherselfhadlivedinManyyearsofunionsweet，Vithagentshemetpromiskous，Valkininthepublicstreet。
AndElizalistenedtothem，AndshethoughtthatsoontheirbandsVouldbepublishedattheFondlin，Handtheclergymenjinetheirands。
Andheastaboutthelodgers，（Vichhermasterletsomerooms），Likeviseveretheykeptheirthings，andVerehermasterkephisspoons。
HandthisvickedCharleyThompsonCameonSundyveektoseeher;
AndhesentElizaDavisHouttofetchapintofbeer。
HandwhileporeElizaventtoFetchthebeer，dewoidofsin，ThisetrociousCharleyThompsonLethiswileaccomplishhin。
Tothelodgers，theirapartments，Thisabandingdfemalegoes，Prigstheirshirtsandumberellas;
Prigstheirboots，andhats，andclothes。
VilethescoundrelCharleyThompson，Lesthiswictimshouldescape，Hocusthervithrumandvater，Likeafiendinhumingshape。
Butahiwasfixtupon’emVichtheseraskleslittlesore;
Namely，Mr。Hide，thelandlordOfthehouseattventy-four。
Hevasvalkininhisgarden，Justaforeheventtosup;
AndonlookinguphesortheLodgers’vinderslightedhup。
Hupthestairsthelandlordtumbled;
Something’sgoingwrong，hesaid;
AndhecaughtthevickedvomanUnderneaththelodgers’bed。
AndhecalledabrotherPleaseman，Vichvaspassingonhisbeat;
Likeatrueandgalliantfeller，HupanddowninGuilfordStreet。
AndthatPleasemanable-bodiedTookthisvomantothecell;
Tothecellvereshewasquodded，IntheCloseofClerkenwell。
AndthoughvickedCharleyThompsonBoultedlikeamiscrantbase，PresentlyanotherPleasemanTookhimtotheself-sameplace。
AndthispreciouspairofrasklesTuesdaylastcameupfordoom;
Bythebeaktheywascommitted，VichhisnamewasMr。Combe。
HasforpoorElizaDavis，Simplegurloftventy-four，SHEIope，villneverlistenInthestreetstosailorsmoar。
Butifshemustaveasweet-art，（Vichmosteverygurlexpex，）
Lethertakeajollypleaseman;
Vichhisnameperapsis——X。
DAMAGES，TWOHUNDREDPOUNDS。
SpecialJurymenofEngland！whoadmireyourcountry’slaws，AndproclaimaBritishJuryworthyoftherealm’sapplause;
GaylycomplimenteachotherattheissueofacauseWhichwastriedatGuildford’sizes，thisdayweekaseverwas。
Untothataugusttribunalcomesagentlemaningrief，（SpecialwastheBritishJury，andtheJudge，theBaronChief，）
ComesaBritishmanandhusband——askingofthelawrelief;
Forhiswifewasstolenfromhim——he’dhavevengeanceonthethief。
Yes，hiswife，theblessedtreasurewiththewhichhislifewascrowned，Wickedlywasravishedfromhimbyahypocriteprofound。
AndhecomesbeforetwelveBritons，menforsenseandtruthrenowned，Toawardhimforhisdamage，twentyhundredsterlingpound。
HebycounselandattorneythereatGuildforddoesappear，Askingdamageofthevillainwhoseducedhisladydear：
ButIcan’thelpasking，thoughthelady’sguiltwasalltooclear，Andthoughguiltythedefendant，wasn’ttheplaintiffratherqueer？
Firstthelady’smotherspoke，andsaidshe’dseenherdaughtercryButafortnightaftermarriage：earlytimesforpipingeye。
Sixmonthsafter，thingswereworse，andthepipingeyewasblack，AndthisgallantBritishhusbandcanedhiswifeupontheback。
Threemonthsaftertheyweremarried，husbandpushedhertothedoor，Toldhertobeoffandleavehim，forhewantedhernomore。
Asshewouldnotgo，whyHEwent：thricehelefthisladydear;
Lefther，too，withoutapenny，formorethanaquarterofayear。
Mrs。FrancesDuncanknewthepartiesverywellindeed，Shehadseenhimpullhislady’snoseandmakeherliptobleed;
Ifhechancedtositathomenotasinglewordhesaid：
Onceshesawhimthrowthecoverofadishathislady’shead。
SarahGreen，anotherwitness，cleardidtothejurynoteHowshesawthishonestfellowseizehisladybythethroat，Howhecursedherandabusedher，beatingherintoafit，Tillthepityingnext-doorneighborscrossedthewallandwitnessedit。
NextdoortothisinjuredBritonMr。Owersabutcherdwelt;
Mrs。Owers’sfoolishhearttowardsthiserringdamedidmelt;
（Notthatshehaderredasyet，crimewasnotdevelopedinher），Butbeingleftwithoutapenny，Mrs。Owerssuppliedherdinner——
GodbemercifultoMrs。Owers，whowasmercifultothissinner！
CarolineNaylorwastheirservant，saidtheyledawretchedlife，SawthismostdistinguishedBritonflingateacupathiswife;
Hewentouttoballsandpleasures，andneveronce，intenmonths’
space，Satwithhiswifeorspokeherkindly。Thiswasthedefendant’scase。
Pollock，C。B。，chargedtheJury;saidthewoman’sguiltwasclear：
Thatwasnotthepoint，however，whichtheJurycametohear;
Butthedamagetodeterminewhich，asitshouldtrueappear，Thismosttender-heartedhusband，whosousedhisladydear——
Beather，kickedher，canedher，cursedher，leftherstarving，yearbyyear，Flungherfromhim，partedfromher，wrungherneck，andboxedherear——
Whatthereasonabledamagethisafflictedmancouldclaim，Bythelossoftheaffectionsofthisguiltygracelessdame？
ThenthehonestBritishTwelve，toeachotherturninground，Laidtheircleverheadstogetherwithawisdommostprofound：
AndtowardshisLordshiplooking，spoketheforemanwiseandsound;——
"MyLord，wefindforthishereplaintiff，damagestwohundredpound。"
So，GodblesstheSpecialJury！prideandjoyofEnglishground，AndthehappylandofEngland，wheretruejusticedoesabound！
Britishjurymenandhusbands，letushailthisverdictproper：
IfaBritishwifeoffendsyou，Britons，you’vearighttowhopher。
Thoughyoupromisedtoprotecther，thoughyoupromisedtodefendher，Youarewelcometoneglecther：tothedevilyoumaysendher：
Youmaystrikeher，curse，abuseher;sodeclaresourlawrenowned;
Andifafterthisyouloseher，——why，you’repaidtwohundredpound。
THEKNIGHTANDTHELADY。
There’sintheVestacitypleasantTovichKingBladudgevhisname，Andinthatcitythere’saCrescentVeredweltanobleknightoffame。
Althoughthatgalliantknightisoldish，AlthoughSirJohnasgray，grayair，Hagehasnotmadehisbusumcoldish，HisArtstillbeatstewoddstheFair！
’Twastwoyearssins，thisknightsosplendid，PerapsfateaguedwithBath’sroutines，ToParistownehisphootstepsbendedInsutchofgayerfolksandseans。
Hisandwasfree，hismeanswaseasy，Anobler，finergentthanheNe’erdroveabouttheShons-Eleesy，OrpacedtheRoodeRivolee。
AbroughamandpairSirJohnprowided，Inwhichabroadhelovedtoride;
Butar！hemostofallenjyedit，Whensomeonehelsewassittin’inside！
That"someonehelse"alovelydamewasDearladiesyouwillheasytell——
CountessGrabrowskihersweetnamewas，Anobletitle，ardtospell。
ThisfaymusCountessadadaughterOflovelyformandtenderart;
Anoblemaninmarridgesoughther，BynametheBaronofSaintBart。
TheirpashntouchedthenobleSirJohn，Itwassopewerandprofound;
LadyGrabrowskihedidurgeonWithHyming’swreeththeirlovestocrownd。
"O，cometoBath，toLansdowneCrescent，"
SayskindSirJohn，"andlivewithme;
Thelivingthere’suncommonpleasant——
I’msureyou’llfindthehairagree。
"O，cometoBath，myfairGrabrowski，Andbringyourcharminggirl，"sezee;
"TheBarringhereshallhavetheouse-key，Vithbreakfast，dinner，lunch，andtea。
"Andwhenthey’vepassedanappywinter，Theiropesandlovesnomorewe’llbar;
Themarridge-vowthey’llenterinter，AndIatchurchwillbetheirPar。"
ToBaththeywenttoLansdowneCrescent，WheregoodSirJohnhedidprovideNoendofteasandballsincessant，Andhossesbothtodriveandride。
HewassoOspitablybusy，WhenMisswaslate，he’dmakesoboldUpstairstocallout，"Missy，Missy，Comedown，thecoffy’sgettingcold！"
ButO！’tissaddtothinksuchbountiesShouldmeetwithsuchreturnasthis;
OBarringofSaintBart，OCountessGrabrowski，andOcruelMiss！
HemarriedyouatBath’sfairHabby，SaintBarthetreatedlikeason——
Andwasn’tituncommonshabbyTodowhatyouhavewentanddone！
MytremblingAndamostrefewsesTowritethechargewhichSirJohnswore，OfwhichtheCountessheecuses，Herdaughterandherson-in-lore。
MyMewsquiteblushesasshesingsofThefatlechargewhichnowIquote：
HesaysMisstookhistwobestringsoff，Andpawned’emforatenpunnote。
"Isthisthechildofhonestparince，Tomakeawaywithfolks’bestthings？
Isthis，pray，likethewivesofBarrins，Togoandprigagentleman’srings？"
ThusthoughtSirJohn，byangerwroughton，Andtorewengehisinjuredcause，HebroughtthemhuptoMr。Broughton，LastVensdayveekaseverwaws。
Ifguiltless，howshehavebeenslandered！
Ifguilty，wengeancewillnotfail：
MeanwhiletheladyisremandedAndgevthreehundredpounsinbail。
JACOBHOMNIUM’SHOSS。
ANEWPALLICECOURTCHANT。
OneseesinViteallYard，Verepleacemendoresort，Awenerablehinstitute，’Tiscall’dthePallisCourt。
Agentasgothisionit，Ithink’twillmakesomesport。
ThenaturofthisCourtMyhindignationriles：
AfewfatlegalspidersHereset&spintheirviles;
Torobthetowntheyrprivlegeis，Inahayreaoftwelvemiles。
TheJudgeofthisyearCourtIsamellitarybeak，HeknowsnomoreofLorThanprapshedoesofGreek，AndprowideshisselfadeputyBecausehecannotspeak。
FourcounselinthisCourt——
MisnamedofJustice——sits;
TheselawyersowestheirplacestoTheirmoney，nottheirwits;
Andthere’ssixattorniesunderthem，Asheretheirlivinggits。
Theselawyers，sixandfour，Wasalivinattheirease，Asendinoftheirwritsabowt，Anddroringinthefees，WhentheireroseacirkimstanceAsisliketomakeabreeze。
Itnowissomemoncesince，AgentbothgoodandtrewPossestanansumossvithvichHedidnknowwhattodo：
Perapshedidnotliketheoss;
Perapshewasascru。
ThisgentlemanhisossAtTattersall’sdidlodge;
Therecameawulgaross-dealer，Thisgentleman’snamedidfodge，AndtooktheossfromTattersall’sWasnthataartfuldodge？
Onedaythisgentleman’sgroomThiswillaindidspyout，AmountedonthisossAridinhimabout;
"Getoutofthatthereoss，yourogue，"
Speaksupthegroomsostout。
Thethiefwascruelwhex’dTofindhimselfsopinn’d;
Theossbegantowhinny，Thehonestgloomhegrinn’d;
AndtherasklethiefgotofftheossAndcutavaylikevind。
AndphansywithwhatjoyThemasterdidregardHisdearlybluvdlostossagainTrotinthestableyard！
WhowasthismastergoodOfwhombImakestheserhymes？
HisnameisJacobHomnium，Exquire;
AndifI’dcommittedcrimes，GoodLordIwouldn’tavethatmannAttackmeintheTimes！
NowshortlyafterthegroombHismaster’sossdidtakeup，Therecamealivery-manThisgentlemantowakeup;
Andhehandedinalittlebill，WhichhangeredMr。Jacob。
FortwopoundseventeenThislivery-maneplied，ForthekeepofMr。Jacob’soss，Whichthethiefhadtooktoride。
"Doyouseeanythinkgreeninme？"
Mr。JacobHomniumcried。
"BecausearasklechewsMyossawaytorobb，AndgoestickatyourMewsForseven-and-fiftybobb，ShallIbecall’dtopay？——ItisAiniquitiousJobb。"
ThusMr。JacobcutTheconwasationshort;
Thelivery-manwentome，Detummingdtoavesport，AndsummingsdJacobHomnium，Exquire，IntothePallisCourt。
PoreJacobwenttoCourt，ACounselfortofix，Andchooseabarristeroutofthefour，Anattorneyofthesix：
AndtherehesorthesemenofLor，Andwatch’d’emattheirtricks。
ThedreadfuldayoftrileInthePallisCourtdidcome;
Thelawyerssaidtheirsay，TheJudgelook’dweryglum，AndthentheBritishJurycastPoreJacobHom-ni-um。
OawearydaywasthatForJacobtogothrough;
Thedebtwastwoseventeen（Whichhenomorowedthanyou），Andthentherewastheplaintivescosts，Elevenpoundsixandtwo。
Andthentherewashisown，WhichthelawyerstheydidfixAtthewerymoderitfiggarOftenpoundoneandsix。
NowEvinsblessthePallisCourt，Andallitsboldver-dicks！
IcannotsettinglytellIfJacobswawandcust，Atavingfortopaythissumb;
ButIshouldthinkhemust，AndavdrawnachequeforL244s。8d。
Withmostigstremedisgust。
OPallisCourt，youmoveMypittymostprofound。
AmostemusingsportYouthoughtit，I’llbebound，Tosaddlehupathree-pounddebt，Withtwo-and-twentypound。
GoodsportitistoyouTogrindthehonestpore，TopaytheirjustorunjustdebtsWitheighthundredpercent。forLor;
Makehasteandgetyourcostesin，Theywillnotlastmuchmor！
Comedownfromthattribewn，ThoushamelessandUnjust;
ThouSwindle，pickingpocketsinThenameofTruthaugust：
Comedown，thouhoaryblasphemy，Fordiethoushaltandmust。
Andgoit，JacobHomnium，Andplyyourironpen，Andriseup，SirJohnJervis，Andshutmeupthatden;
Thatstyforfatteninglawyersin，Onthebonesofhonestmen。
PLEACEMANX。
THESPECULATORS。
Thenightwasstormyanddark，Thetownwasshutupinsleep：
Onlythosewereabroadwhowereoutonalark，Orthosewho’dnobedstokeep。
Ipass’dthroughthelonelystreet，Thewinddidsingandblow;
Icouldhearthepoliceman’sfeetClappingtoandfro。
Therestoodapotato-manInthemidstofallthewet;
Hestoodwithhis’tato-canInthelonelyHay-market。
Twogentsofdismalmien，Anddankandgreasyrags，Cameoutofashopforgin，Swaggeringovertheflags：
Swaggeringoverthestones，Theseshabbybucksdidwalk;
AndIwentandfollowedthoseseedyones，Andlistenedtotheirtalk。
WasIsoberorawake？
CouldIbelievemyears？
ThosedismalbeggarsspakeOfnothingbutrailroadshares。
Iwonderedmoreandmore：
Saysone——"Goodfriendofmine，Howmanyshareshaveyouwrotefor，IntheDiddlesexJunctionline？"
"Iwrotefortwenty，"saysJim，"Buttheywouldn’tgivemeone;"
HiscomradestraightrebukedhimForthefollyhehaddone：
"OJim，youareunawaresOfthewaysofthisbadtown;
Ialwayswriteforfivehundredshares，AndTHENtheyputmedown。"
"Andyetyougotnoshares，"
SaysJim，"forallyourboast;"
"IWOULDhavewrote，"saysJack，"butwhereWasthepennytopaythepost？"
"Ilost，forIcouldn’tpayThatfirstinstalmentup;
Buthere’s’taterssmokinghot——Isay，Let’sstop，myboy，andsup。"
AndatthissimplefeastThewhiletheydidregale，IdreweachraggedcapitalistDownonmyleftthumbnail。
Theirtalkdidmeperplex，AllnightItumbledandtost，Andthoughtofrailroadspecs，Andhowmoneywaswonandlost。
"Blessrailroadseverywhere，"
Isaid，"andtheworld’sadvance;
BlesseveryrailroadshareInItaly，Ireland，France;
Forneverabeggarneednowdespair，Andeveryroguehasachance。"
AWOEFULNEWBALLAD
OFTHEPROTESTANTCONSPIRACYTOTAKETHEPOPE’SLIFE。
（BYAGENTLEMANWHOHASBEENONTHESPOT。）
ComeallyeChristianpeople，untomytalegiveear，’Tisaboutabaseconsperracy，asquicklyshallappear;
’Twillmakeyourhairtobristleup，andyoureyestostartandglow，Whenofthisdreadconsperracyyouhonestfolksshallknow。
Thenewsofthisconsperracyandvillianousattempt，Ireaditinanewspaper，fromItalyitwassent：
ItwassentfromlovelyItaly，wheretheolivestheydogrow，Andourholyfatherlives，yes，yes，whilehisnameitisNoNO。
And’tisthereourEnglishnoblemengoesthatisPuseyitesnolonger，Becausetheyfindstheancientfaithbothbetterisandstronger，And’tisthereIkneltbesidemylordwhenhekiss’dthePOPEhistoe，AndhunghisneckwithchainsatSt。Peter’sVinculo。
And’tistherethesplendidchurchesis，andthefountainsplayinggrand，AndthepalaceofPRINCETORLONIA，likewisetheVatican;
Andthere’sthestairswherethebagpipe-menandthepiffararysblow。
Andit’sthereIdrovemyladyandlordintheParkofPincio。
And’tisthereoursplendidchurchesisinalltheirprideandglory，SaintPeter’sfamousBasiliskandSaintMary’sMaggiory;
AndthembenightedProdestants，onSundaytheymustgoOutsidethetowntothepreaching-shopbythegateofPopolo。
NowinthistownoffamousRoom，asIdessayyouhaveheard，Thereisscarcelyanygentlemanashasn’tgotabeard。
Andeversincetheworldbeganitwasordainedso，Thatthereshouldalwaysbarbershewheresumeverbeardsdogrow。
Andasitalwayshasbeensosincetheworlditdidbegin，ThePOPE，ourHolyPotentate，hasabearduponhischin;
Andeverymorningregularwhencocksbegintocrow，TherecomesacertingpartytowaitonPOPEPIO。
Therecomesacertinggintlemenwithrazier，soap，andlather，AshavingmostrespectfullythePOPE，ourHolyFather。
AndnowthedreadconsperracyI’llquicklytoyoushow，WhichthemsanguinaryProdestantsdidformagainstNONO。
ThemsanguinaryProdestants，whichIaboreandhate，Assembledinthepreaching-shopbytheFlaminiangate;
AndtheytookcounselwiththeirselvestodealadeadlyblowAgainstourgentleFather，theHolyPOPEPIO。
ExhibitingawickednesswhichIneverheardorreadof;
WhatdoyouthinkthemProdestantswished？tocutthegoodPope’sheadoff！
AndtothekindPOPE’SAir-dressertheProdestantClarkdidgo，AndproposedhimtodecapitatetheinnocentPIO。
"Whathevercanbeeasier，"saidthisClerk——thisManofSin，"WhenyouarecalledtohoperateonHisHoliness’schin，Thanjusttogivetherazieralittleslip——justso？——
Andthere’sanend，dearbarber，ofinnocentPIO！"
ThewickedconversationitchancedwasovererdByanItalianlady;shehearditeveryword：
WhichbybirthshewasaMarchioness，inserviceforcedtogoWiththeparsonofthepreaching-shopatthegateofPopolo。
Whentheladyheardthenews，asdutydidobleege，AsfastasherlegscouldcarryhersherantothePoleege。
"OPolegia，"saysshe（fortheypronountsitso），"They’regoingfortomassykerourHolyPOPEPIO。
"TheebomminableEnglishmen，theParsingandhisClark，HisHoliness’sAir-dresserdeviseditinthedark！
AndIwouldrecommendyouinprisonfortothrowThesevillianswouldesassinatetheHolyPOPEPIO？
"AndforsavingofHisHolinessandhistrebblecrowndIhumblyhopeyourWorshipswillgivemeafewpound;
BecauseIwasaMarchionessmanyyearsago，BeforeIcametoserviceatthegateofPopolo。"
ThatsackreligiousAir-dresser，theParsonandhismanWouldn’t，thoughask’dcontinyally，owntheirwickedplan——
AndsothekindAuthoratiesletthosevilliansgoThatwasplottingofthemurderofthegoodPIONONO。
Nowisn’tthissafishntproof，yegentlemenathome，HowwickedisthemProdestants，andhowgoodourPopeatRome？
SoletusdrinkconfusiontoLORDJOHNandLORDMINTO，AndahealthuntoHisEminence，andgoodPIONONO。
THELAMENTABLEBALLADOFTHEFOUNDLINGOFSHOREDITCH。
ComeallyeChristianpeople，andlistentomytail，Itisallaboutadoctorwastravellingbytherail，BytheHeasternCounties’Railway（vichthesharesIdon’tdesire），FromIxworthtowninSuffolk，vichhisnamedidnottranspire。
AtravellingfromBurythisDoctorwasemployedWithagentleman，afriendofhis，vichhisnamewasCaptainLoyd，AndonreachingMarksTeyStation，thatisnextbeyondColchest-
er，aladyenteredintothemmostelegantlydressed。
SheenteredintotheCarriageallwithatotteringstep，AndapootylittleBaybyuponherbussumslep;
Thegentlemenreceivedherwithkindnessandsiwillaty，Pityingthisladyforherillnessanddebillaty。
Shehadafust-classticket，thislovelyladysaid，Becauseitwassolonesomeshetookaseckndinstead。
Bettertotravelbyseckndclass，thansitaloneinthefust，AndthepootylittleBabyuponherbreastshenust。
Aseeinofhercryin，andshiverinandpail，Toherspokethissurging，theEroofmytail;
Sayseeyoulookunwell，Ma’am，I’llelpyouifIcan，Andyoumaytellyoureasetome，forI’mameddicleman。
"Thankyou，Sir，"theladysaid，"Ionlylooksopale，BecauseIain’taccustom’dtotravellingontheRale;
Ishallbebetterpresnly，whenI’veadsomerest："
AndthatpootylittleBabyshesqueegedittoherbreast。
Sointheconwersationthejourneytheybeguiled，CaptingLoydandthemeddicleman，andtheladyandthechild，Tillthewariousstationsalongthelinewaspassed，ForeventheHeasternCounties’trainsmustcomeinatlast。
WhenatShoreditchtumminusatlenthstoppedthetrain，Thiskindmeddiclegentlemanproposedhisaidagain。
"Thankyou，Sir，"theladysaid，"foryourkyindnessdear;
Mycarridgeandmyossesisprobibblycomehere。
"Willyouoldthisbaby，please，vilstIstepandsee？"
TheDoctorwasafamlyman："ThatIwill，"sayshe。
Thenthelittlechildshekist，kistitverygently，Vichwassuckinghislittlefist，sleepinginnocently。
Withasighfromherart，asthoughshewouldhavebustit，ThenshegavetheDoctorthechild——werykindhenustit：
Hupthentheladyjumpedhoffthebenchshesatfrom，Tumbleddownthecarridgestepsandranalongtheplatform。
Vilehalltheotherpassengersventupontheirvays，TheCaptingandtheDoctorsatthereinamaze;
SomeventinaHomminibus，someventinaCabby，TheCaptingandtheDoctorvaitedviththebabby。
Theretheysatlookingqueer，foranhourormore，Buttheirfellerpassingerneatheron’emsore：
Never，neverbackagaindidthatladycomeTothatpootysleepingHinfntasuckinofhisThum！
WhatcouldthisporeDoctordo，beintreatedthus，WhenthedarlingBabywoke，cryinforitsnuss？
Offhedrovetoafemalefriend，vichshewasbothkindandmild，Andigsplainedtoherthecircumstanceofthisyearlittlechild。
Thatkindladytookthechildinstantlyinherlap，Andmadeitverycomfortablebygivingitsomepap;
Andwhenshetookitscloseoff，whatd’youthinkshefound？
Acoupleoftenpunnotessewnup，initslittlegownd！
Alsoinitslittleclose，wasanotewhichdidconweyThatthislittlebaby’sparentslivedinahandsomewayAndforhisHeaducationtheyreglarlywouldpay，Andsirtinglylikegentlefolkswouldclaimthechildoneday，IftheChristianpeoplewho’dchargeofitwouldsay，PeradwertisementinTheTimeswherethebabylay。
Pityofthisbaybymanypeopletook，Ithadsuchpootywaysandsuchapootylook;
Andtherecamealadyforrard（IwishthatIcouldseeAnykindladyaswoulddoasmuchforme;
AndIwishwithallmyart，somenightinMYnightgownd，Icouldfindanotestitchedfortenortwentypound）——
Therecamealadyforrard，thatmosthonorabledidsay，She’dadoptthislittlebaby，whichherparentscastaway。
WhiletheDoctorponderedonthishofferfair，ComesaletterfromDevonshire，fromapartythere，HorderingtheDoctor，atitsMar’sdesire，TosendthelittleInfantbacktoDevonshire。
Lostinapoplexity，thisporemeddicleman，Likeasensablegentleman，totheJusticeran;
WhichhisnamewasMr。Hammill，ahonorablebeak，ThattakeshisseatinWorshipStreet，fourtimesaweek。
"OJustice！"saystheDoctor，"instrugtmewhattodo。
I’vecomeupfromthecountry，tothrowmyselfonyou;
Mypatientshavenodoctortotendthemintheirills，（TheretheyareinSuffolkwithouttheirdraftsandpills！）
"I’vecomeupfromthecountry，toknowhowI’lldisposeOfthisporelittlebaby，andthetwentypunnote，andtheclose，AndIwanttogobacktoSuffolk，dearJustice，ifyouplease，AndmypatientswantstheirDoctor，andtheirDoctorwantshisfeez。"
UpspokeMr。Hammill，sittinathisdesk，"Thisyearapplicationdoesmemuchperplesk;
WhatIdoadwiseyou，istoleavethisbabbyIntheParishwhereitwasleft，byitsmothershabby。"
TheDoctorfromhisworshipsadlydiddepart——
Hemighthaveleftthebaby，buthehadn’tgottheheartTogofortoleavethatHinnocent，hasthelawallows，TothetendermussiesoftheUnionHouse。
Mother，wholeftthislittleoneonastranger’sknee，Thinkhowcruelyouhavebeen，andhowgoodwashe！
Think，ifyou’vebeenguilty，innocentwasshe;
Anddonottakeunkindlythislittlewordofme：
Heavenbemercifultousall，sinnersaswebe！
THEORGAN-BOY’SAPPEAL。
"WESTMINSTERPOLICECOURT。——PolicemanXbroughtapaperofdoggerelversestotheMAGISTRATE，whichhadbeenthrustintohishands，X
said，byanItalianboy，whoranawayimmediatelyafterwards。
"TheMAGISTRATE，afterperusingthelines，lookedhardatX，andsaidhedidnotthinktheywerewrittenbyanItalian。
"X，blushing，saidhethoughtthepaperreadinCourtlastweek，andwhichfrightenedsotheoldgentlemantowhomitwasaddressed，wasalsonotofItalianorigin。"
OSIGNORBRODERIP，youareawickidoleman，Youwexisuslittlehorgin-boyswheneveryoucan：
HowdareyoutalkofJustice，andgofortoseekTopussicuteushorgin-boys，yousenguinaryBeek？
ThoughyousetinVestminstersurroundedbyyourcrushers，HarrogintandhabsoluteliketheHortocratofhalltheRushers，YetthereisabettervurldI’dhaveyoufortoknow，Likewiseaplaceverethehenimiesofhorgin-boyswillgo。
OyouvickidHERODwithoutanypity！
Londonvithouthorgin-boysvoodbeadismalcity。
SweetSAINTCICILYwhofirsttaughthorgin-pipestoblow，SoftentheheartofthisMagistritthathaggerywatesusso！
GoodItaliangentlemen，fatherlyandkind，BringsusovertoLondonhereourhorginsfortogrind;
Sendsusoutvithlittlevitemiceandguinea-pigsalsoApoppingoftheVeaselandaJumpinofJIMCROW。
Andasusyounghorgin-boysisgratefulinourturnWegivestothesekindgentlemenhallthemoneyweearn，BecausethattheyvoodvopupaswerywelweknowUnlesswebroughtourhurningsbacktothemaslovesusso。
OMR。BRODERIP！werymuchI’msurprise，Venyoutakeyourvalksabroadwherecanbeyoureyes？
IfaBeakhadaheartthenyou’dcompryendUsporelittlehorgin-boyswasthepoorman’sfriend。
Don’tyouseetheshildreninthedroring-roomsClappingoftheirlittleandswhentheyyearourtoons？
Ontheirmothers’bussumsdon’tyouseethebabbiescrowAnddowntousdearhorgin-boyslotsofapencethrow？
Don’tyouseetheousemaids（pootyPOLLIESandMARIES），Venvebringoururdigurdis，smilingfromthehairies？
Thentheycomeoutvithasliceo’colepuddnorabito’baconorsoAndgiveitusyounghorgin-boysforlunchaforewego。
HaveyoueverseentheHirishchildrensportWhenourvelcomemusic-boxbringssunshineintheCourt？
TotheselittlepauperswhocanneverpaySurelyallgoodhorgin-boys，forGOD’Slove，willplay。
Hasforthoseproudgentlemen，likeasertingB——k（VichIvon’tbepussonalandthereforevilnotspeak），Thatflingstheirparler-vindershupvonvebegintoplayAndcussesusandswearsatusinsuchawiolentway，InsteddoftheirabewsingandcallinghoutPoleeceLetemsendoutJOHNtousvithsix-penceorashillinapiece。
Thenlikegoodyounghorgin-boysavayfromtherewe’llgo，BlessingsweetSAINTCICILYthattaughtourpipestoblow。
LITTLEBILLEE。*
Air——"Ilyavaitunpetitnavire。"
TherewerethreesailorsofBristolcityWhotookaboatandwenttosea。
Butfirstwithbeefandcaptain’sbiscuitsAndpickledporktheyloadedshe。
TherewasgorgingJackandguzzlingJimmy，AndtheyoungesthewaslittleBillee。
NowwhentheygotasfarastheEquatorThey’dnothingleftbutonesplitpea。
SaysgorgingJacktoguzzlingJimmy，"Iamextremelyhungaree。"
TogorgingJacksaysguzzlingJimmy，"We’venothingleft，usmusteatwe。"
SaysgorgingJacktoguzzlingJimmy，"Withoneanotherweshouldn’tagree！
There’slittleBill，he’syoungandtender，We’reoldandtough，solet’seathe。
"Oh！Billy，we’regoingtokillandeatyou，Soundothebuttonofyourchemie。"
WhenBillreceivedthisinformationHeusedhispockethandkerchie。
"Firstletmesaymycatechism，Whichmypoormamytaughttome。"
"Makehaste，makehaste，"saysguzzlingJimmy，WhileJackpulledouthissnickersnee。
SoBillywentuptothemain-topgallantmast，Anddownhefellonhisbendedknee。
HescarcehadcometothetwelfthcommandmentWhenuphejumps。"There’slandIsee：
"JerusalemandMadagascar，AndNorthandSouthAmerikee：
There’stheBritishflagaridingatanchor，WithAdmiralNapier，K。C。B。"
SowhentheygotaboardoftheAdmiral’sHehangedfatJackandfloggedJimmee;
ButasforlittleBillhemadehimTheCaptainofaSeventy-three。
*Asdifferentversionsofthispopularsonghavebeensettomusicandsung，noapologyisneededfortheinsertioninthesepagesofwhatisconsideredtobethecorrectversion。
THEENDOFTHEPLAY。
Theplayisdone;thecurtaindrops，Slowfallingtotheprompter’sbell：
Amomentyettheactorstops，Andlooksaround，tosayfarewell。
Itisanirksomewordandtask;
And，whenhe’slaughedandsaidhissay，Heshows，asheremovesthemask，Afacethat’sanythingbutgay。
Oneword，ereyettheeveningends，Let’scloseitwithapartingrhyme，Andpledgeahandtoallyoungfriends，AsfitsthemerryChristmastime。*
Onlife’swidesceneyou，too，haveparts，ThatFateerelongshallbidyouplay;
Goodnight！withhonestgentleheartsAkindlygreetinggoalway！
Goodnight——I’dsay，thegriefs，thejoys，Justhintedinthismimicpage，Thetriumphsanddefeatsofboys，Arebutrepeatedinourage。
I’dsay，yourwoeswerenotlesskeen，Yourhopesmorevainthanthoseofmen;
YourpangsorpleasuresoffifteenAtforty-fiveplayedo’eragain。
I’dsay，wesufferandwestrive，Notlessnormoreasmen，thanboys;
Withgrizzledbeardsatforty-five，Aserstattwelveincorduroys。
Andif，intimeofsacredyouth，Welearnedathometoloveandpray，PrayHeaventhatearlyLoveandTruthMayneverwhollypassaway。
Andintheworld，asintheschool，I’dsay，howfatemaychangeandshift;
Theprizebesometimeswiththefool，Theracenotalwaystotheswift。
Thestrongmayyield，thegoodmayfall，Thegreatmanbeavulgarclown，Theknavebeliftedoverall，Thekindcastpitilesslydown。
Whoknowstheinscrutabledesign？
BlessedbeHewhotookandgave！
Whyshouldyourmother，Charles，notmine，Beweepingatherdarling’sgrave？**
WebowtoHeaventhatwill’ditso，Thatdarklyrulesthefateofall，Thatsendstherespiteortheblow，That’sfreetogive，ortorecall。
Thiscrownshisfeastwithwineandwit：
Whobroughthimtothatmirthandstate？
Hisbetters，see，belowhimsit，Orhungerhopelessatthegate。
WhobadethemudfromDives’wheelTospurntheragsofLazarus？
Come，brother，inthatdustwe’llkneel，ConfessingHeaventhatruleditthus。
Soeachshallmourn，inlife’sadvance，Dearhopes，dearfriends，untimelykilled;
Shallgrieveformanyaforfeitchance，Andlongingpassionunfulfilled。
Amen！whateverfatebesent，PrayGodtheheartmaykindlyglow，Althoughtheheadwithcaresbebent，Andwhitenedwiththewintersnow。
Comewealthorwant，comegoodorill，Letyoungandoldaccepttheirpart，AndbowbeforetheAwfulWill，Andbearitwithanhonestheart，Whomissesorwhowinstheprize。
Go，loseorconquerasyoucan;
Butifyoufail，orifyourise，Beeach，prayGod，agentleman。
Agentleman，oroldoryoung！
（Bearkindlywithmyhumblelays）;
ThesacredchorusfirstwassungUponthefirstofChristmasdays：
Theshepherdshearditoverhead——
Thejoyfulangelsraiseditthen：
GlorytoHeavenonhigh，itsaid，Andpeaceonearthtogentlemen。
Mysong，savethis，islittleworth;
Ilaythewearypenaside，Andwishyouhealth，andlove，andmirth，AsfitsthesolemnChristmas-tide。
AsfitstheholyChristmasbirth，Bethis，goodfriends，ourcarolstill——
Bepeaceonearth，bepeaceonearth，Tomenofgentlewill。
*TheseverseswereprintedattheendofaChristmasBook（1848-
9），"Dr。BirchandhisYoungFriends。"
**C。Bob。29thNovember，1848。aet。42。
VANITASVANITATUM。
HowspakeofoldtheRoyalSeer？
（HistextisoneIlovetotreaton。）
ThislifeofourshesaidissheerMataiotesMataioteton。
OStudentofthisgildedBook，Declare，whilemusingonitspages，IftruerwordswereeverspokeByancient，orbymodernsages！
Thevariousauthors’namesbutnote，*
French，Spanish，English，Russians，Germans：
Andinthevolumepolyglot，Sureyoumayreadahundredsermons！
Whathistoriesoflifearehere，Morewildthanallromancers’stories;
Whatwondroustransformationsqueer，Whathomiliesonhumanglories！
Whatthemeforsorroworforscorn！
WhatchronicleofFate’ssurprises——
Ofadversefortunenoblyborne，Ofchances，changes，ruins，rises！
Ofthronesupset，andsceptresbroke，Howstrangearecordhereiswritten！
Ofhonors，dealtasifinjoke;
Ofbravedesertunkindlysmitten。
Howlowmenwere，andhowtheyrise！
Howhightheywere，andhowtheytumble！
Ovanityofvanities！
Olaughable，patheticjumble！
HerebetweenhonestJanin’sjokeAndhisTurkExcellency’sfirman，Iwritemynameuponthebook：
Iwritemyname——andendmysermon。
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OVanityofvanities！
HowwaywardthedecreesofFateare;
Howveryweaktheverywise，Howverysmalltheverygreatare！
Whatmeanthesestalemoralities，SirPreacher，fromyourdeskyoumumble？
Whyrailagainstthegreatandwise，Andtireuswithyourceaselessgrumble？
Praychooseusoutanothertext，Omanmoroseandnarrow-minded！
Cometurnthepage——Ireadthenext，Andthenthenext，andstillIfindit。
ReadherehowWealthasidewasthrust，AndFollysetinplaceexalted;
HowPrincesfootedinthedust，Whilelackeysinthesaddlevaulted。
Thoughthriceathousandyearsarepast，SinceDavid’sson，thesadandsplendid，ThewearyKingEcclesiast，Uponhisawfultabletspennedit，——
Methinksthetextisneverstale，AndlifeiseverydayrenewingFreshcommentsontheoldoldtaleOfFolly，Fortune，Glory，Ruin。
HarktothePreacher，preachingstillHeliftshisvoiceandcrieshissermon，HereatSt。Peter’sofCornhill，AsyonderontheMountofHermon;
Foryouandmetohearttotake（Odearbelovedbrotherreaders）
To-dayaswhenthegoodKingspakeBeneaththesolemnSyriancedars。
*BetweenapagebyJulesJanin，andapoembytheTurkishAmbassador，inMadamedeR————’salbum，containingtheautographsofkings，princes，poets，marshals，musicians，diplomatists，statesmen，artists，andmenoflettersofallnations。