The TURKEY was suddenly rous'd by a noise,
Which he knew to be Mr. Chanticlear's voice;
When the Bat he beheld in pursuit of the Sparrow,
But never saw either his bow or his arrow.
Says the BAT I was constable,
Sir, of the night,
Though my candle was out,
I've a pretty good sight.
I pursu'd the murderer
To the barn door,
He was took by the Cuckoo,
I know nothing more.
Says the APE I saw the Sparrow take flight
The Cock gave the alarm and my beast he took fright,
And good reason I have to remember it well,
For upon the hard ground on my bottom I fell!
Says JUDGE HAWKE you are
Such a murdering elf,
I think I shall kill you,
And eat you myself.
So he eat up the Sparrow,
The rest got away,
They thought it not safe
Near such Justice to stay.
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