Indeed he scarcely broke his fast

By what he took, but said, at last,

"Old crony, now, I'll tell you what:

I don't admire this lonely spot;

This dreadful, dismal, dirty hole,

Seems more adapted for a mole

Than 'tis for you; Oh! could you see

My residence, how charm'd you'd be.

Instead of bringing up your brood

In wind, and wet, and solitude,