A pair of breeches like a cobweb fine,

High-trottin' horse, and many a mile to go,

For him that to ould Ireland proves a foe!'"

Miss Biddy Reilly was the siren next

Knock'd down for melody: she seem'd perplext,

And said: "Upon my conscience—ralely—now—

I—Tommy, sing for me—well, anyhow,

I've nothin' new to trate ye with—"

"No matther!"

(From all parts of the room,) "sing Stoney Batther!"