But reckons dodges more than Doges dear,

And gain above artistic sanctity;

Accounting best on earth, the Trade of Italy.

Punch, December 9, 1882.

——:o:——

On seeing an Intoxicated Policeman.

Roll on thou drunk and dark blue peeler—roll!

Thy bâton now thou wieldest quite in vain;

Thou’rt conquered by blue ruin—self controul

Hath ceased with thee; the gin and watery bane