But things have reach’d a goodly pass—
One may not beat a stubborn ass!”
Nought spoke the Judge, but closed his book;
So William thence the creature took,
Eyeing me—ah! with what a look,
As gently whispering in his ear, I said,
“William, had I an,” &c.
Punch. February 17, 1844.
The Cry of the Children.