The nimblest of extremely Grand Old Men)
Which, previous to the Cycle's happy advent,
Were out of almost everybody's reach.
(And to the "spirits" of the cycling-cad vent.
'Arry on Wheels the law must manners teach.)
It's really very much more profitable
Than is the long luxurious rail way journey.
(If in the saddle I feel not more stable,
I'll be "unhorsed," like tilter in a tourney!)
Monotonous the journey from the City,