Part 17 (2/2)

We threw off our slang at high and low, [6]

And we were resolv'd to breed a row For we both got as drunk as David's sow, [7]

And then sung fal de ral t.i.t, etc.

III

As we were roaring forth a catch, ('Twas twelve o'clock) we wak'd the watch, I at his jazy made a s.n.a.t.c.h, [8]

And try'd for to nab his rattle! [9]

But I miss'd my aim and down I fell, And then he charg'd both me and Nell, And bundled us both to St. Martin's cell Where we sung fal de ral t.i.t, etc.

IV

We pa.s.s'd the night in love away, And 'fore justice H-- we went next day, And because we could not three hog pay, [10]

Why we were sent to quod! [11]

In quod we lay three dismal weeks, Till Nell with crying swell'd her cheeks, And I d.a.m.n'd the quorum all for sneaks And then sung fal de ral t.i.t, etc.

V

From Bridewell bars we now are free, And Nell and I so well agree, That we live in perfect harmony, And grub and bub our fill! [12]

For we have mill'd a precious go [13]

And queer'd the flats at thrums, E, O, Every night in t.i.tmouse Row, Where we sing fal de ral t.i.t, etc.

VI

All you who live at your wit's end, Unto this maxim pray attend, Never despair to find a friend, While flats have bit aboard!

For Nell and I now keep a gig, And look so grand, so flash and big, We roll in every knowing rig [14]

While we sing fal de ral t.i.t, etc.

[1: Notes]

[2: walked]

[3: victims]

[4: stole handkerchiefs; side pocket]

[5: girl, wh.o.r.e]

[6: talking noisily]

[7: Notes]

[8: wig]

[9: steal]

[10: s.h.i.+lling]

[11: prison]

[12: eat and drink]

[13: made a rich haul]

[14: are up to every move]

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