Far more than two or three big Butlers.

And thus his fat increased until't

Became a show that sight bewilders;

We trembled for our mansion built,

You see, by noted Jerry-builders.

At length (you'll scarce the fact believe)

One evening, as we sat at dinner,

And strove our senses to deceive

By just imagining him thinner;

We heard a crack, a burst, a groan,