Come, John! come, John! Nay, nay, you can’t be dumb, John.
You must speak out if we begin your past life’s deeds to sum, John;
For hitherto you have been bold upon the side of right, John.
What, then, has changed your principles, if it be not mere spite, John?
Why, John! why, John! you in the days gone by, John,
Full many a time have pleaded for the race you now defy, John;
Freedom was sacred then to you, and justice very dear, John,
But now, though, you attack them both, whilst stupid Tories cheer, John.
Think, John, think, John! ere you much lower sink, John,
That those who cheer you are the crew from whom you used to shrink, John;