In a halter or diadem, God only knows:
The sequel might well an arch-conjurer pose.
O rare Orator Hunt!
Sufficient has been given to show the nature of the lampoon without repeating its scurrility. The following, of which we only quote the two first stanzas, is of pretty much the same order, though emanating from the other side, and after terrible provocation had been given:—
THE RENOWNED ACHIEVEMENTS OF PETERLOO,
On the Glorious 16th of August, 1819.
By Sir Hugo Burlo Furioso Di Mulo Spinnissimo, Bart., M.Y.C. and A.S.S.
The music by the celebrated Dr. Horsefood; to be had at the “Cat and Bagpipes,” St. Mary’s Gate, Manchester.
Recitative.