So Satan, seeing that all went right
In his big branch-Hades by day and night
To his personal pleasure and profit,
Back to headquarters swift wended his way.
“I shall sicken,” said he, “if much longer I stay:
For though sulphur’s not pleasant, I really must say
‘Mammon’s Rents’ are more choky than Tophet.”
Punch. November 17, 1883.
The Devil’s Latest Walk.
From his villa in town at the dawn of day,