But Mother doated on the Sword, and Sash.
Soon Johnny grew ambitious of renown,
And sigh’d to flourish in some Country Town;
In some Militia Corps, at distant Quarters,
Act the Lothario with the Wives and Daughters.
Money, or Interest, never-failing friends,
Soon did the job, and Johnny gain’d his ends.
Translated then to a Militia Beau,
Dear, lively Captain Newcome’s all the go!
Sports a gay Curricle and pair of Tits,