At each sign they would meet with indifferent cheer;
From the Goat, and the Hawk, from the Bell, and the Waggon,
And Dog they would skip, as St George made the Dragon.
The Billet, the Highlander, Cross Keys, and Sun,
The Eagle, and Ships too, would shew ’em some fun;
The Three Kings and Unicorn, Bull’s Head, and Horse,
Would prove that the farther they went they’d fare worse.
At the Black House, a strong-Arm would lay ev’ry man on,
And they’d quickly go off, if they got in the Cannon;
The Nelson and Turk’s Head their fears would increase,