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