And as each critic, wit, or professional diner,

Explains that you can't choose but see that the Mantchews

Must soon be entirely driven from China,

And that a high price on our Pekoe and Hyson

Must be the infallible end of the clatter,

Mr. Punch, who's a strong goût for Souchong and Congou,

Determines to go and see what is the matter,

It boots not to say how he goes; for to-day

Young and old, grave and gay, so affect locomotion,

That the press every hour produces a shower,