A striking fact,
That proves each act
Of us, the Cabinet, has been judicious,
Though of our conduct some folks are suspicious.
Her Majesty has also satisfaction
To state the July treaty did succeed
(Aided, no doubt, by Napier’s gallant action),
And that in peace the Sultan smokes his weed.
That France, because she was left out,
Did for a little while—now bounce—now pout,