Indulges in an extra glass, or two,
In honor of his lordship; whom he knew
To be “a whip” most excellently true.
About this period[189] some folks talk’d of steam’s
Surpassing everything in shape of teams:
In northern counties railroads were being made,
Which had a tendency to mar John’s trade,—
And nothing more provoking could be said,
Or cast more horror in the poor man’s head:
“Give me,” said he, “my dear old four-in-hand,