Poesy

The Sergeant’s Song

When Lawyers strive to heal a breach,And Parsons practise what they preach;Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,And march his men on London town!Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lorum,Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!

When Justices hold equal scales,And Rogues are only found in jails;Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,And march his men on London town!Rollicum-rorum, &c.

When Rich Men find their wealth a curse,And fill therewith the Poor Man’s purse;Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,And march his men on London town!Rollicum-rorum, &c.

When Husbands with their Wives agree,And Maids won’t wed from modesty;Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,And march his men on London town!Rollicum-rorum, tol-tol-lorum,Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!

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