Cried the Saint, 'by the gods!

I'll stake what you please, only say what your wish is.'

Said the devil, 'By Jove!

You're a sporting old cove!

My pick to your soul,

I'll make such a hole,

That where Poynings now stands, shall be swimming the fishes.'

'Done!' cried the Saint, 'but I must away

I have a penitent to confess;

In an hour I'll come to see fair play—