Therefore say no more about it.

Why rave, and rant, and grumble? Zounds!

The gains exceed a thousand pounds!

In spite of the great defalcation,

And the costly presentation,

Sufficient to clothe and equip a score

Of the “Dudley Volunteer Rifle Corps.”

I now sing of the blind man’s happy home,

The Asylum for those who care not to roam,

The magnificent gift of our patron and friend,—