Part 44 (1/2)

IV

I was taking a ducat to get back to town [10]

(I had come by the rattler to Dover), When I saw as a reeler was roasting me brown, [11]

And he rapped, ”I shall just turn you over.” [12]

V

I guyed, but the reeler he gave me hot beef, [13]

And a scuff came about me and hollered; I pulled out a chive, but I soon came to grief, [14]

And with screws and a james I was collared. [15]

VI

I was fullied, and then got three stretch for the job,[16]

And my trip--cuss the day as I seen her-- [17]

She sold off my home to some pals in her mob, [18]

For a couple of foont and ten deener. [19]

VII

Oh, donnys and omees, what gives me the spur, [20]

Is, I'm told by a mug (he tells whoppers), [21]

That I ought to have greased to have kept out of stir [22]

The dukes of the narks and the coppers. [23]

[1: boys]

[2: rail; ticket]

[3: basket]

[4: see; horse; go for; silver plate]

[5: steal; linen]

[6: boots; clothes]

[7: 5 notes; pocket]

[8: watch; chain; gold]

[9: diamond pin]

[10: ticket]

[11: detective; closely scanning me]

[12: said; search you]

[13: ran; tea; chased me]

[14: knife]

[15: burglars tools; caught]

[16: remanded; years]

[17: mistress]

[18: friends; set]

[19: 5 notes; s.h.i.+llings]