The poetical works of John Nicholson ... Carefully edited from the original editions, with additional notes and a sketch of his life and writings. By W. G. Hird |
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They laughed—they shouted—when the rhymer ceased,
(For fools, half drunk, with feeblest verse are pleased).
Then four strong keepers burst the shattered door,
And stood well armed upon the dirty floor.
Desparo and Ignotus forced their way;
The rest, o'erpowered, were captives forced to stay.
Game, newly killed, was in the cellar found,
Snares, pack-thread, guns, and nets were spread around:
The poachers, mournful, left their lawless sport,
To meet the dreadful audit of a court.
Desparo and Ignotus knew their cares,
Supplied their wants, and killed the 'squire his hares;
Death and destruction through his grounds were spread,
Till scarce a leveret on the clover fed.
(For fools, half drunk, with feeblest verse are pleased).
Then four strong keepers burst the shattered door,
And stood well armed upon the dirty floor.
Desparo and Ignotus forced their way;
The rest, o'erpowered, were captives forced to stay.
Game, newly killed, was in the cellar found,
Snares, pack-thread, guns, and nets were spread around:
The poachers, mournful, left their lawless sport,
To meet the dreadful audit of a court.
Desparo and Ignotus knew their cares,
Supplied their wants, and killed the 'squire his hares;
Death and destruction through his grounds were spread,
Till scarce a leveret on the clover fed.
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