for the Genial Tourist, who resides
In Peckham, where he writes Italian Guides.
Moral.
Learn from this information not to cavil
At slight mistakes in books on foreign travel.
U
for the Upas Tree,
that casts a blight
On those that pull their sisters' hair, and fight.
But oh! the Good! They wander undismayed,
And (as the Subtle Artist has portrayed)
Dispend the golden hours at play beneath its shade.[B]
Moral.
Dear Reader, if you chance to catch a sight
Of Upas Trees, betake yourself to flight.
[B]
A friend of mine, a Botanist, believes
That Good can even browse upon its leaves.
I doubt it. . . .