The tuneful Strains and witty Flights,

Of him that Studies while he sh--ts)

Decree all Landlords, thro’ the Nation,

Shall lay (on Pain of Flagellation)

In some meet Corner of their Dark Hole

A cuspidated Piece of Charcoal;

Or, where the Walls are cas’d with Wainscot,

A Piece of Chalk with equal Pains cut;

That those who labour at both Ends,

To ease themselves, and serve their Friends,