Twelve guineas for Black-cock alone,
Which I think is a grouse imposition.
Ten guineas for pheasants and hares!
And he charges his ven'son as deer.
But I wish you the joys of the season—
Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
Here's your butcher—the city M.P.—
Begs to "ax leave to bring in his bill."
It takes up six folio pages:
Good heavens! it's as long as a will.