If Whalley has spirit to lend me a hand,

By Stoke-upon-Trent’s new-made Member I’ll stand.”

But Disraeli moved, “Waive the rule, better far:

Some will force their way over, some under, the Bar.”

So the Order was waived, and unblushing in face

He shook hands with the Speaker, swore, scowled at the Mace;

’Twas some time e’er the House could its business resume,

What with Decency’s fret and Propriety’s fume:

While an old stager whispered, “We’re best as we are;

Stick to Orders, that serve, now and then, as a Bar.”