To steal a street-door knocker, or a bell,
Why not, in time, take handkerchiefs as well?
As the élite of fashion will be few,
Policemen will have little then to do
Cases of robbery to detect,
For thieving will be so select.
Morality will then be taught
In every alley, lane, and court;
The principles of honour to instil
They'll open schools on Saffron Hill.