To be gripped by thy terrible squad!

I did but indulge in a quiz,

And the Quorum have sent me to quod.

Dear scandal is out of my reach,

I must pass my dull mornings alone,

Never hear Mr. Br——m make a speech,

Nor get audience for one of my own!

The people, provokingly quiet,

My fate with indifference see:

They are so unaccustomed to riot,