Part 33 (2/2)

But Jack, at last, got too knowen-- Was made a flat by his blowen! [9]

She peached, so got him into trouble. [10]

And then, tipp'd poor Jack the double! [11]

Fol, de, rol.

V

Jack left the jug right mer-ri-ly, [12]

And vent and black'd his doxy's eye! [13]

Saying--look, marm, when next you split, I'll finish you with a rummy hit!

Fol, de, rol.

VI

My blades, before my chaunt I end, [14]

Here the rag-sauce of a friend; [15]

Ne'er trust to any fancy jade, For all their chaff is only trade!

Fol, de, rol.

VII

Let all their gammon be resisted; Vithout you vishes to get twisted! [16]

And never nose upon yourself-- [17]

You then are sure to keep your pelf.

Fol, de, riddle.

[1: robbing; pocket]

[2: clever fellow]

[3: silver plate; snuffbox]

[4: hands]

[5: pocket-book; steal a ring]

[6: bold]

[7: evening; burglary]

[8: aware of]

[9: betrayed by his mistress]

[10: gave information]

[11: deserted]

[12: prison]

[13: sweetheart]

[14: men]

[15: advice]

[16: hung]

[17: talk about]

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