But much like a wide-a-wake’s—low in the crown,
Only not shaped like those of drab, white, green or brown,
But level as rail-road—in short, ’twas a flat
Block, such as is used for a milling cove’s hat.
Mr. Bendigo wears such a one—think of that,
And without further parley you have the thing pat.
“Hail Mary!” the Abbot cried—“Look upon that
I ne’er saw a handsomer Cardinal’s Hat!
In England, I fancy—’twill rather surprise Man,
Woman, and Child, when ’tis worn by Nick Wiseman.”