There were Generals, too, who deserved some praise;
And that British soldiers could fight and storm,
Though nought had been heard of my reform.
Yes, all that the Army esteem most dear
I will cease to vex in the Glad New Year!”
Said a West-end Tradesman, “I hereby vow
That reckless credit I’ll not allow,
Nor will I make up for it e’er again
By the shameful profits that I maintain;
Nor will I longer essay to trade