The window creaked, a jug of water came

Over his head and neck with certain aim.

'Clear out,' said Ern; 'I'm here, not you, to-night,

Clear out. We whip young puppies when they yap.'

'If you're a man,' said Jim, 'Come down and fight,

I'll put a stopper on your ugly chap.'

'Go home,' said Ern; 'Go home and get your pap.

To kennel, pup, and bid your mother bake

Some soothing syrup in your puppy cake.'

There was a dibble sticking in the bed,