a Watchmaker home did repair;
When coming along by the Tower,
was stopp'd by the Constable there.
Friend, come before Mr Constable,
to see what his Worship will say,
You'd have me do more than I'm able,
I fear I shall fall by the way.
Sir, tell me, and do not deceive me,
where have you been playing your part?
Kind Mr Constable, believe me,