They really lay it on, at times, abominably thick;

The tax collectors of distress will never make no bones,

I'm sure the paving board are, in their hearts, a set of stones.

And as for windows, 'tis a shame, a rate for them to levy,

Which makes, as every one allows, the light come precious heavy;

But what am I about? oh! dear, amid this long digression,

The broker's man's got in, and I have lost my self-possession!

5. A protocol signed, announcing Mehemet Ali's unconditional submission to the Sultan.

The Sultan now may stand at ease,

Though Mehemet made him tremble daily,