The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard

by W. S. Gilbert

They saw a vessel anchored in the offing of the bay!

To Peter an idea occurred. "Suppose we cross the main?

So good an opportunity may not occur again."

And Somers thought a minute, then ejaculated, "Done!

I wonder how my business in the City's getting on?"

"But stay," said Mr. Peter: "when in England, as you know,

I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co.,

I may be superseded—my employers think me dead!"

"Then come with me," said Somers, "and taste indigo instead."