And this is law I will maintain unto my dying day, sir,
That whatsoever parties reign still I’ll in office stay, sir.
When Peel at length assumed the reins, and Free Trade came in fashion,
Protective laws I hooted down, as hurtful to the nation.
The Treasury Bench I found would fit full well my Constitution;
And there I first began to air my matchless elocution.
And this is law, &c.
When Palmerston look things in hand to ease a Nation’s grievance,
With this new wind I steered about, and swore to him allegiance;
Old principles I did revoke, set conscience at a distance,