'Tis an election stunt, this lion-baiting,
Designed for local Kelts who need placating.
So, when our Yankee delegates rehearse
Their tale of Erin's bitter woe,
Of crimes, almost too bad to quote in Erse,
Committed by the Saxon foe,
Please understand why our apparent bias is
In favour of these nimble Ananiases.
And also why, for Ireland's dear, dear sake
(Meaning of course "Ourselves Alone"),