But how tackle our taxation in a manner really drastic
With a Revenue declining! From the task my courage blenches,
But—what will be the consequence on those clamorous Rad Benches?
They want Free Breakfast Tables, and are hot on Members' Payment,
And if they cannot get 'em, will they curse and rend our raiment?
The Death Duties, too! The failure to touch them might be the death of us!
Second R. M. Yet we've been economical; it is the very breath of us.
First E. M. Humph! How about your Home-Rule Bill's Finance Proposals—drat'em!
Which e'en the Irish threaten to tear up—when they get at 'em!
Second E. M. The Rads, of course, will want to eat their cake and have it, also.