A very long parody, entitled “This is the House Sir John left!” appeared in Truth, August 20, 1885. It had reference to the cruel custom of people leaving their town houses with their dogs, cats, and other domestic pets improperly cared for during their absence.
These are the Michelstown Murders.
These are the constables brutal and base
That committed the Michelstown Murders.
This is the party that, clinging to place,
Will back up the constables brutal and base
That committed the Michelstown Murders.
This is the bloody undying disgrace
Attached to the party that, clinging to place,