Just like a wild goose or a pigeon;
Fired, with the theme of Haygarth’s praises
Until his rapture fairly blazes;
Then, in a duel, shows more prowess,
Than Vandal that e’er was or now is!
But I’m a man so meek and humble,[51]
I do n’t allow myself to grumble,
Am loth your patience thus to batter,
Though starving is a serious matter.[52]
Another reason too, may’t please ye,