'Tis not for Easter sport we toil—and pay,
"Stone-broke to make a British holiday."
Pay! Yes, we're out of pocket, some of us,
More than we can, or than we will, afford.
Patriot spirit does not want to fuss,
But carpet-knight and ornamental Lord
Who for their "work" are well remunerated,
Don't know our case; 'tis time that it were stated.
When good men are retiring, driven out
From service by extravagant expenses,