The Lord Mare's life would not suit me,

But, while I drains my flowing can,

I'll fancy I'm a Alderman!

Robert.


Poetry of Parliament.—A debate in the House of Commons corresponding to the verse named Alexandrine—"Which, like a wounded snake, drags its slow length along."


Seasonable Field-Sport.—Leather-hunting.


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