N was a nobleman, gallant and bold.

O was an oysterman, and went about town,

P was a parson, and wore a black gown.

Q was a quack with a wonderful pill,

R was a robber, who wanted to kill.

S was a sailor, and spent all he got,

T was a tinker, and mended a pot.

U was a usurer, a miserable elf,

V was a vintner, who drank all himself.

W was a watchman and guarded the door,