MORAL.—So, British Public, take my lay,
And if you find no moral there,
Then Mr. Punch must sadly say
His ministry is fruitless care.
Nay! To good uses you will put
The Legend Punch doth thus transpose.
Your pockets sure you will not shut,
Your hearts to his appealings close!
For e'en the man who runs may read
The lesson with this lay entwined.