A Century of Parody and Imitation

by Unknown

Rides it slowly far and near.

XXXI.

Hark! the voice of Peter Bell,

And the belfry bell is knelling;

It soundeth drowsily and dead,

As though a corse th' 'Excursion' read;

Or Martha Ray her tale was telling.

XXXII.

Do listen unto Peter Bell,

While your eyes with tears do glisten: