And I will come—and you shall have
The best of sport and game."
MISS BAILEY'S GHOST.[210]
A CAPTAIN bold in Halifax, who dwelt in country quarters
Seduced a maid who hang'd herself one morning in her garters;
His wicked conscience smited him, he lost his stomach daily,
He took to drinking ratafia, and thought upon miss Bailey.
Oh miss Bailey! unfortunate miss Bailey.
One night, betimes, he went to rest, for he had caught a fever,