Poor Jumbo must fain do his best,
Though he'd rather postpone the occasion.
Titan-Turreydrop now on St. Stephen's new floor
Can't choose his own figures or steps any more!
There are plenty of "turns" he'd prefer,
And numbers of tricks he'd do better.
His "Gradation Dance" made a great stir.
But, alas, for the goad and the fetter!
As his enemies pipe he must dance,
To public opinion he's plastic;