By the Nine Points he swore it, and named a trysting day,

And bade his messengers ride forth east and west, and south and north,

To summon his array.

East and west, and south and north the messengers ride fast;

From Kennington to Poplar they've heard the trumpet's blast.

Shame on the false Caucusian who loiters in his Club

When triple-chin'd HARCURTIUS prepares the foe to drub!

Too long the Capital hath borne the stubborn Tory yoke,

Too long the Liberals have failed to strike a swashing stroke.

Betrayed to Tory clutches by traitors shrewd and strong,