The readiest way to keep them down
Is this, give every jade and clown
“Lots” of intoxicating stuff,
Gin, whiskey, and new rum enough;
And in that case, I’ll bet my eyes,
The rogues will never, never rise;
Though placed in heaven, they could not fail
To be Sir Richard Rum’s canaille.
If ardent spirit is not handy,
Cider’s almost as good as brandy,