Punch, August 13, 1881.

The Figaro of January 22, 1873, contained a long parody (eleven verses), entitled, "The Lord of Burleigh," but it is not now of sufficient interest to warrant its reproduction.


A BURLINGTON HOUSE BALLAD.

(With Apologies to Our Lordly Laureate).

In her ear he whispers sadly,

"I've a grief upon my soul,

And I want you very badly

Just to take a little stroll."

She replies, in accents fainter,