‘To leave St. James’s Square and share our Fighting.
‘Here, Aylmer! in next Orders let there be
‘Newcome’s appointment, extra [A. D. C.]
‘Well, what’s the fancy now, and what’s the Hoax?
‘Our list of broken heads may please the Folks?
‘If we’re successful, then ’tis mighty well;
‘If not—by God! they send us all to Hell.’[41]
‘Why, true, my Lord!’ says John, ‘it is well known
‘That any small reverse will cast them down;
‘But by success crown’d, our City Stumpers