Towards long-sought reform. Then the Home Ruler

Roaring for freedom, with a piteous tale

Told of his country’s misery. Then a Radical

Full of reform and moving with the time,

Scenting abuses, sudden and quick to right ’em,

Seeking the people’s happiness

Even at the lordling’s cost. And then the Independent

With smooth-tongued speech, and pocket well lined,

With views severe and stuck-up formal mien,

Full of advice and smug hypocrisy.