And flowing bowls of mead."

"I weep for them, I do, I'm sure,"

The Barge-owner replied;

Then sorted out the nastiest things

His rubbish-ship supplied,

And, winking to his dismal friend,

He chucked them o'er the side!

"O Oysters dear!" the Dustman cried,

"Our business we have done.

I hope you'll find the bedsteads fit."