But save us from the Civil Service Bill.

(Four verses omitted.)

Punch. August 2, 1856.


The Beggar’s Petition.

(The Tichborne Claimant.)

Pity the sorrows of an ill-used man,

On whom has closed the heavy prison door;

He only begs you’ll give him all you can—

Oh, give him that, and he’ll not ask for more.