Is wont, if it's safe to believe HARRY NICHOLLS,
To say he stayed out on "a matter of business."
The hero whose praises they constantly sound,
A Triton 'mongst minnows in prowess at cricket,
When bowled by a ball that did not touch the ground,
Very frequently swears 'twas the state of the wicket!
And the Juryman, finding excuses were vain,
Of the Judge's displeasure has ever been fearful,
Since he knew it availed not a whit to complain—
He must be in his place, or pay up and look cheerful.