For that we hocuss'd first his drink,

Then poison'd him with writing ink;

And having thrown him on the floor,

We basely burk'd the gracious Moore!

They vow we did this bloody deed

That we might to his fame succeed;

But good, they say, can't come of ill,

For let us do whate'er we will,

We never shall,—and that is plain,—

The fools or the old women gain.