Remarked unto his mate,

"To talk of Barking outfall, and

Our Vestry's last debate,

And whether pots or liquid slush

The Oysters most do hate."

"It seems a shame," the Dustman said,

"To spoil the Oyster breed,

Considering that, when nice and fat,

They're very good indeed,

Eaten with bread-and-butter, brown,