VII
Let all their gammon be resisted;
Vithout you vishes to get twisted! [16]
And never nose upon yourself— [17]
You then are sure to keep your pelf.
Fol, de, riddle.
[1: robbing; pocket] [2: clever fellow] [3: silver plate; snuffbox] [4: hands] [5: pocket-book; steal a ring] [6: bold] [7: evening; burglary] [8: aware of] [9: betrayed by his mistress] [10: gave information] [11: deserted] [12: prison] [13: sweetheart] [14: men] [15: advice] [16: hung] [17: talk about]
MISS DOLLY TRULL [Notes] [1842]
[By PIERCE EGAN in Captain Macheath].