We do give away now and then,

But to go and accuse us of selling 'em!—

When we're all of us "hon'rable men!"

Sir James Hogg from his place in the House

Repelled Mr. Bright's imputation;

And showed all his usual nous

In insisting on investigation.

Such inquiry we've made as we can, Sir,

And we're ready to make it again,

To ask freely—when parties won't answer—