Since he has almost wiped out PIGOTT,
Half justified the Orange bigot;
Proved part of the Times' charge at least,
And won the "Hill-men," lost the Priest;—
Since then—why, hang it, 'tis such fun,
I half forgive him all he's done;
I'll back him, bet on him, and grin;
Give him my vote, and hope he'll win.
But I prefer him? Goodness gracious!
Why can't Gladstonians be veracious?