I shot poor Tom.—The worse for me;

It brought his ghost,—as you shall see.

Says he, 'I'm Tom Track's ghost, that's flat.'

Says I, 'Now only think on that.'

Says he, 'I'm come to torment you now;'

Which was hard lines,—as you'll allow.

'So, Master Ghost, belay your jaw;

For if on me you claps a claw,

My locker yonder will reveal,

A tight rope's end, which you shall feel.'