At length the parliament would hear the claim,

And judge a case of such peculiar fame.

THE village lawyer, Oudinet, was brought;

From him, who drew the contract, truth was sought;

There rests the cause, for 'tis of recent date;

While undecided, more we cannot state.

HOW silly neighbour Stephen must appear!

He went against his int'rest now 'tis clear;

For, when superior pleasure he was shown,

The fascinating fair was not his own.