To make a Martial Hero consequential.
For other matters he would then be jobbing,
A bridle, and a saddle for his Dobbin,—
Canteens, Pack-saddle, and an oil-skin Cloak;
Smith wisely said, ‘the Rain here is no joke’;
He then a small Portmanteau did propose:
‘That thing,’ says John, ‘won’t hold the half my cloaths.’
‘True, Sir,’ said Smith, ‘but you’ll have much to spare;
‘Of Forage you will get but half a share.’
Such are the Orders; you may not have seen ’em;