Back that confounded, desperate Solace colt,

Or of that mulish Muley make a pet?

No doubt, large sums I thought of soon amassin';

But what a double ass I was to bet

On that Ass-ass-in!

The bounds of prudence how hard to regain!

When once a man o'ersteps 'em!

But I have done: Richard's himself again!

Yes, be assured,

I'm now completely cured;