And, to stand on their level, is what I don't choose.

When over, for footman or coach I don't bawl,—

I'm a gentleman quite, and of no use at all!

Of my club in Pall Mall I was very soon cured,

They wanted to make me a sort of a steward;

Those persons must surely have owed me a grudge,

To wish me to work as an amateur drudge.

A suggestion so horrible made my flesh crawl;

I'm a gentleman quite, and of no use at all!

I've an uncle, or nephew, or kin of some kind,