He offered them New Lamps for Old Ones, but only out of vanity;
That Arabian Mr. Cockrane, knew the value of the old one,
And he thought a sounding one of brass might bring him in a gold one.
Buy—Buy—Buy, &c.
So, even in the present day, in almost every nation,
Designing knaves can profit by a “Brummagem” imitation,
They cry out “Change, good people, change,” around your dwellings hovering,
And many are so fond of change, they cannot keep a Sovereign.
Buy—Buy—Buy, &c.
Here, Agitators bawl “Free Trade,” while others shout “Protection.”