书城公版Wessex Poems and Other Verses
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第19章 THE SERGEANT'S SONG

(1803)

When Lawyers strive to heal a breach, And Parsons practise what they preach;Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, And march his men on London town!

Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lorum, Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!

When Justices hold equal scales, And Rogues are only found in jails;Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, And march his men on London town!

Rollicum-rorum, &c.

When Rich Men find their wealth a curse, And fill therewith the Poor Man's purse;Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, And march his men on London town!

Rollicum-rorum, &c.

When Husbands with their Wives agree, And Maids won't wed from modesty;Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, And march his men on London town!

Rollicum-rorum, tol-tol-lorum, Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!

1878.

Published in "The Trumpet-Major," 1880.