I deal my "aye" and "no:"—

On Boards of Health I glide by stealth,

All new lights out to blow.

As Alderman, whene'er I can

The civic roast I rule;

My fingers fold all icy-cold

Round Charity and School;

From off the Bench, Law's sword I wrench,

And make the blade my tool.

From high St. Paul's my vision falls