I copied all the letters in a hand so free
That now I am the Ruler of the Queen’s Navee.
In serving writs I made such a name,
That an articled clerk I soon became;
I wore clean collars and a bran-new suit
For the pass-examination at the Institute.
That pass-examination did so well for me
That now I am the Ruler of the Queen’s Navee.
Of legal knowledge I acquired such a grip,
That they took me into partnership,