Deeming him best of all the bunch—
But mum! for what relates to 'Punch!'
And may each critic's 'ifs and buts'
But vie with his good-humoured cuts:
For I profess the constant aim
Of yielding ev'ry one I name
(Thus pleasing all, e'en to the letter)
Either a laugh—or something better.
Now if I've well explained my plan,
Why, farewell Master! farewell Man!