‘Knight of the Bath, and F——k’s A. D. C.’}

The Baton struck the Dames with much surprise,

They all admir’d the painting, shape, and size:

‘It was a Stick, no doubt, ’twas made of Oak;

‘And heavy too—’twould give a monstrous Stroke.’

As for the Hat, as round about they dealt it,

When each great Lord, & noble Knight had felt it—

‘For such a Prize ’twas not worth while to Roam,

‘They all could boast a better one at Home.’