For he can see a brilliant moon upon a moonless night;
And has been known the lowest types of passion to excite,
By writing of a fabulous “Baboon and Potboy” fight.[18]
Chorus.—Has this Special Correspondent, all of the modern time!
“Untamed and ancient Savages” he also can espy,
And many other curious sights—if no one else be nigh!
But, if he should have company, why, then, his magic eye
No longer non-existent moons and mortals can descry.
Chorus.—For this Special Correspondent, all of the modern time!
When brought to mix with gentlemen, he acts in such a way,