At a small inn at Ongar;

Still, when I called, ’twas almost vain,

He bade me wait the longer.

Another time, years since the last—

At eating-house I sought relief

From present care and troubles past,

In a small plate of round of beef.

“One beef, and taturs,” was the cry,

In tones than mine much stronger;

’Twas the old waiter standing by,