Along a fixed unalterable route.

(This is an old "bone-shaker." 'Tis a pity!

For over the front wheel one's apt to shoot.)

The traveller's whirled from station unto station,

(I wish there were more stations on this road,)

With hardly half a chance for observation.

(If I know where I am, may I be blowed!),

Without an opportunity to examine

The district. (Wish that I could spot a pub!

For I am overdone with thirst and famine,