"I am a Programme-rider bold,

As all the world doth know,

And my good friend the Party 'Whip'

Will teach me how to go."

Quoth the good dame, "Liquor we'll want,

The 'Union Tap' is queer;

We'll furnished be with our own 'Blend,'

Scotch-Irish bright and clear."

JOHN GILPIN kissed his partner shrewd;

O'erjoyed was he to find