And the play and the chaff of good fellows!
Although not a betting man howls out the odds,
And no ring of mad backers—like gallery "gods"—-
About us insensately bellows.
Yes, PAYN, the "crank in," and the "kiss of the Jack,"
All—save, as you say, that darned bend in the back—
About the old game is delightful.
We thank you for "trolling the bowl" once again,
Ah! it were a pleasure to play it with PAYN—
(By Jove, though—that loin-twinge was frightful!)