Arriv’d, the Officer first stepped before,
‘This, Sir, is Ensign Newcome, of our Corps.’
‘I’m very glad to see you, Mr. Newcome;
‘’Tis charming weather: pray from whence do you come?’
‘Uncommon hot, Sir! but I push’d my Cattle,
‘In hopes I should in time be for the Battle.’
‘O! you’re in famous time, you need not fear:
‘But you must send your Baggage to the Rear.’
‘The Devil!’ quoth John, ‘this is a queer beginning,
‘So sweating Hot, and not a change of Linen.’