Jowler, his dog, a social beast,

Soon as he smelt the matter out, away

Scampers to old acquaintance Tray,

And, with expressions kind and hearty,

Invites him to the party.

Tray wanted little pressing to a dinner;

He was, in truth, a gormandizing sinner.

He lick’d his chops, and wagg’d his tail,

“Dear friend!” he cried, “I will not fail

But what’s your hour?”