anon

“ Cried Betty, "who is at the door?"
"Aye tell," quoth Chloe, "true:"
When straight a tender voice replied,
"Dear ma'am, I dye for you
"What's that,” she said, "O, Betty, say!
A man! and die for me! ”

“ Then briefly cried, with phiz demure,---
"Yon lawyer is a witch, for sure!
How hoarse his voice! his face how grim!
What's pig with us is dog with him:---
O master save me from derision,
For as I live I've seen a vision!" ”

“ The impatient farmer hails the clown,
And asks, "What news from London town
The pig was liked; they made you drink?"
"Nay, master! master! what d'ye think?
The pig (or I am a stupid log,)
Is changed into a puppy dog;" ”