Deem’d both a noble, and a glorious Prize;
And, p’rhaps, in spite of rumour, and of Chat,
Some Folks might like a bit of Royal Hat.
‘Newcome should have the honour to present,
‘The Hat and Baton to the Prince Regent;
‘Relate of Cannon taken, and the Pelf,[106]
‘The Victory would best explain itself.’
And now, almost as quick as I can tell,
John found himself once more in dear Pall Mall.
But, as he’d not from usual custom vary,