The cards were produced, and they cut with delight
To know who with “Dumby” should play.
Exalted on basses the bravoes kneeled round
Exulting and proud of the deed,
To Dumby they bent with respect most profound
And said “Sir! it is your turn to lead.”
The game then commenced, when one offered him aid,
And affected to guide his cold hand
While another cried out, “Bravo! Dumby, well played,
I see you’ve the cards at command.”