But, as you say you pulled it out,

Of course it's there—between your nippers,"

"Zounds, sir! d'ye think I'd sell the truth

To get a fee? no, wretch, I scorn it!"

But Hunks still asked to see the tooth,

And swore by gum! he had not drawn it.

His end obtained, he took his leave,

A secret chuckle in his sleeve;

The joke was worthy to produce one,

To think, by favor of his wit