Butjudgesnonearefit，Shameitis，shameitis，ThattwicesevenyearsdidsitTogivehemp-stringdome；
Thefriendtheywouldbefriend，ThathemightintheendTothemlikefavourlend，Inhisownkingdome。
Sword-men，itmustbeyou，Boldlyto\'t，boldlyto\'t，Mustgivethediverhisdue；
Doitnotfaintly，ButasyouraisedbyspellLastParliamentfromhell，AnditagaindidquellOmnipotently。
Thechargetheywiselyframe（Onwithit，onwithit）
InthatyetunknownnameOfsupreampower；
WhilesixweekshencebyvoteShallbeoritshallnot，WhenMonk\'stoLondongot（48）
Inagoodhour。
Buttwelvegoodmenandtrue，Caveliers，Caveliers，Heexceptsagainstyou；
Justicehefears。
FrombarandpulpitheeCravessuchasdoforfeeServeallturns，forhe\'lbeTry\'dbyhispeers。
Satan，y\'areguiltyfoundByyourpeers，byyourpeers，Andmustdieaboveground！
Lookfornopity；
Someofourministry，Whosespir\'tswithyourscomply，AsOwen，Caryl，Nye，（49）
Fordeathshallfit\'ee。
Dreadjudges，mineownlimbIbuttook，Ibuttook，IwasforcedwithouthimTouseacrutch；
SomeoftherobecantellHowtosupplyfullwellHisplacehere，butinhellIhadnonesuch。
Divel，youareanasse，Plainitis，plainitis，Andweaklypleadthecase；
Yourwitsarelost。
Somelawyerswilloutdo\'t，Whenshortlytheycometo\'t；
Yourcraft，ourgoldtoboot，Theyhaveingross\'d。
Shouldallmentaketheirright，Well-a-day，well-a-day，Wewereinasadplight，O\'th\'holyparty！
SuchpractisehathascentOfkinglygovernment，Againstitwearebent，Outofhomechar\'ty。
ButifIdie，whoamKingofhell，Kingofhell，Youwillnotquenchitsflame，Butfinditworse：
ConfusedanarchyWillanewtormentbe；
Ne\'rdidthesekingdomsthreeFeelsuchacurse。
Toourpromotion，sir，Thereashere，thereashere，ThroughsomeconfusedstirDoththehigh-roadlie；
InhellweneednotfearNorKingnorCavalier，WhothenshalldominereButwethegodly？
Truth，then，sirs，whichofoldWasmyshame，wasmyshame，Shallnowtoyoursbetold：
Youcausedhisdeath；
ThehousebeingbrokenbyYourselves（there\'sburglary），Wrathenter\'dforcibly，Andstopthisbreath。
Sir，asourpresident，Taughtbyyou，taughtbyyou，\'GainsttheKingawaywentMoststrangeandnew；
CharginghimwiththeguiltOfalltheblondwespilt，Withswordsuptothehilt，Sowe\'leserveyou。
FormercythenIcall，Goodmylords，goodmylords，AndtraytorsI\'leleaveallDulytoendit；
Sir，sir，\'tisfrivolous，Aswellforyouasus，Tobegformercythus，-
Ourcrimestranscendit。
Youmustdieoutofhand，Satanas，Satanas：
ThisourdecreeshallstandWithoutcontroll；
Andweforyouwillpray，BecausetheScripturessay，Whensomemencurseyou，theyCursetheirownsoul。
ThefiendtoTiburn\'sgone，Theretodie，theretodie；
Blackisthenorth，anonGreatstormswillbe；
ThereforetogethernowIleavehimandth\'gallow，-
So，newes-man，take\'emnow，Soonthey\'ltakethee。
Finis，Fustis，Funis。
Ballad：ANewBalladToAnOldTune，-TomOfBedlamJanuary17th，1659-FromtheKing\'sBallads，BritishMuseum。
Makeroomforanhonestred-coat（Andthatyou\'llsay\'sawonder），ThegunandthebladeArethetools，andhistradeIs，forPAY，toKILLandPLUNDER。
Thenawaywiththelaws，Andthe\"GoodoldCause；\"
Ne\'ertalkoftheRumportheCharter；
\'Tisthecashdoesthefeat，Alltherest\'sbutacheat，WithoutTHATthere\'snofaithnorquarter。
\'Tisthemarkofourcoin\"GODWITHUS，\"
AndthegraceoftheLordgoesalongwith\'t。
WhentheGEORGESareflownThentheCausegoesdown，FortheLordhasdepartedfromit。
Thenaway，etc。
ForRome，orforGeneva，Forthetableorthealtar，Thisspawnofavote，Hecaresnotagroat-
ForthePENCEhe\'syourdoginahalter，Thenaway，etc。
Tho\'thenameofKingorBishopTonostrilspuremaybeloathsome，YetmanythereareThatagreewiththeMay\'r，Thattheirlandsarewondroustoothsome。
Thenaway，etc。
Whenourmastersarepoorweleave\'em，\'TistheGoldenCalfwebowto；
WekillandweslayNotforconscience，butpay；
GiveusTHAT，we\'llfightforyoutoo。
Thenaway，etc。
\'TwasTHATfirstturn\'dtheKingout；
TheLordsnext；thentheCommons：
\'TwasthatkeptupNoll，TilltheDevilfetch\'dhissoul，AndthenitsettheRUMPon\'s。
Thenaway，etc。
DrunkenDickwasalameProtector，AndFleetwoodaback-slider；
Theseweservedastherest，ButtheCity\'sthebeastThatwillnevercastherrider。
Thenaway，etc。
WhentheMayorholdsthestirrupAndtheShrievescry，Godsaveyourhonours；
Then\'tisbutajumpAndupgoestheRump，ThatwillspurtotheDeviluponus。
Thenaway，etc。
Andnowforflingatyourthimbles，Yourbodkins，rings，andwhistles；
IntruckforyourtoysWe\'llfityouwithboys（\'TisthedoctrineofHugh\'sEPISTLES）。
Thenaway，etc。
Whenyourplateisgone，andyourjewels，YoumustbenextentreatedTopartwithyourbags，Andtostripyoutorags，Andyetnotthinkyou\'recheated。
Thenaway，etc。
Thetruthis，thetowndeservesit，\'Tisabrainless，heartlessmonster：
Ataclubtheymaybawl，Ordeclareattheirhall，Andyetatapushnotonestir。
Thenaway，etc。
SirArthurvow\'dhe\'lltreat\'emFarworsethanthemenofChester；
He\'sboldnowthey\'recow\'d，ButhewasnothingsoloudWhenhelayintheditchatLester。
Thenaway，etc。
TheLordhasleftJohnLambert，Andthespirit，Feak\'sanointed；
Butwhy，OLord，Hastthousheath\'dthysword？
Lo！thysaintsaredisappointed。
Thenaway，etc。
ThoughSirHenrybedeparted，SirJohnmakesgoodtheplacenow；
AndtohelpouttheworkOfthegloriousKirk，Ourbrethrenmarchapacetoo。
Thenaway，etc。
Whilstdivinesandstatesmenwrangle，LettheRump-riddennationbiteon\'t；
TherearenonebutweThataresuretogofree，Forthesoldier\'sstillintherighton\'t。
Thenaway，etc。
Ifourmasterswon\'tsupplyusWithmoney，food，andclothing，LettheStatelookto\'t，We\'llfindonethatwilldo\'t，Lethimlive-wewillnotdamn。
Thenaway，etc。
Ballad：SaintGeorgeAndTheDragon，AngliceMercuriusPoeticus\"Thefollowingballad，\"saysMrWrightinthePoliticalBalladsoftheCommonwealth，publishedforthePercySociety，\"waswrittenontheoccasionoftheoverthrowoftheRumpbyMonck。HearrivedinLondononthethirdofFebruary，andprofessedhimselfadeterminedsupporterofthepartythenuppermost。Ontheninthandtenthheexecutedtheirordersagainstthecity；butsuddenlyontheeleventhhejoinedthecityandthePresbyterianparty，anddemandedthereadmissionofthememberswhoweresecludedformerlyfromtheLongParliament。ThismeasureputanendtothereignoftheRump，andimmediatelyafterwardstheParliamentdissolveditself，andanewonewascalled-（February28th，1659。）\"-AllthenotestothisBalladarefromthepenofMrWright。
Tothetuneof\"TheOldCourtieroftheQueen\'s，\"etc。
News！news！here\'stheoccurrencesandanewMercurius，AdialoguebetwixtHaselriggthebaffledandArthurthefurious；
WithIreton\'s（50）readingsuponlegitimateandspurious，Provingthatasaintmaybethesonofawhore，forthesatisfactionofthecurious。
FromaRumpinsatiateasthesea，Liberanos，Domine。
Here\'sthetruereasonofthecitie\'sinfatuation，Iretonhasmadeitdrunkwiththecupofabomination；
Thatis，thecupofthewhore，aftertheGenevaInterpretation，WhichwiththejuyceofTitchburn\'sgrapes（51）mustneedscauseintoxication。
FromaRump，etc。
Here\'stheWhipperwhiptbyafriendtoGeorge，thatwhipp\'dJack，（52）thatwhipp\'dthebreech，Thatwhipp\'dthenationaslongasitcouldstandoverit-afterwhichItwasitselfre-jerk\'dbythesageauthorofthisspeech：
\"MethinksaRumpshouldgoaswellwithaScotchspuraswithaswitch。\"
FromaRump，etc。
ThisRumphathmanyarottenandunrulymember；
\"Givethegeneralltheoath！\"criesone（buthisconsciencebeingalittletender）；
\"I\'llabjureyouwithapestilence！\"quothGeorge，\"andmakeyourememberThe\'leaventhofFebruary（53）longerthanthefifthofNovember！\"
FromaRump，etc。
Withthat，Monkleaves（inRumpassembled）thethreeestates，Butoh！howthecitizenshugg\'dhimforbreakingdowntheirgates，Fortearinguptheirpostsandchaynes，andforclappinguptheirmates（54）
（Whentheysawthathebroughtthemplastersfortheirbrokenpates）。
FromaRump，etc。
Intruththisruffleputthetowningreatdisorder，Someknaves（inoffice）smiled，expecting\'twouldgofurder；
Butatthelast，\"Mylifeon\'t！GeorgeisnoRumper，\"saidtheRecorder，\"Forthereneverwaseitherhonestmanormonkofthatorder。\"
FromaRump，etc。
Andsoitproved；for，\"Gentlemen，\"saysthegeneral，\"I\'llmakeyouamends；
Ourgreetingwasalittleuntoward，butwe\'llpartfriends；
Alittletimeshallshowyouwhichwaymydesigntends，Andthat，besidesthegoodofChurchandState，Ihavenootherends。\"
FromaRump，etc。
HisExcellencehadnosoonerpass\'dthisdeclarationandpromise，ButinstepsSecretaryScot，theRump\'smanThomas，WithLuke，theirlameevangelist（theDevilkeep\'umfromus！）（55）
ToshewMonkwhatpreciousmembersofChurchandStatetheBummhas。
FromaRump，etc。
Andnowcomesthesupplicationofthemembersundertherod：
\"Nay，myLord！\"cryesthebrewer\'sclerk；\"good，myLord，fortheloveofGod！
Consideryourself，us，andthispoornation，andthattyrantabroad；
Don\'tleaveus：\"-butGeorgegavehimashrugginsteadofanodd。
FromaRump，etc。
Thismortalsilencewasfollowedwithamosthideousnoyse，OffreeParliamentbellsandRump-confoundingboyes，Crying，\"Cuttherogues！singetheirtayles！\"when，withalowvoyce，\"Fireandsword！bythislight，\"cryesTom，\"Letslooktoourtoyes！\"
FromaRump，etc。
Neverwerewretchedmembersinsosadaplight；
Somewerebroyl\'d，sometoasted，othersburntoutright；（56）
NayagainstRumpssopittylessewastheirrageandspite，Thatnotacitizenwouldkissehiswifethatnight。
FromaRump，etc。
Bythistimedeathandhellappear\'dintheghastlylooksOfScotandRobinson（thoselegislativerooks）；
AnditmustneedsputtheRumpmostdamnablyoffthehooksToseethatwhenGodhassentmeattheDevilshouldsendcooks。
FromaRump，etc。
ButProvidence，theiroldfriend，broughtthesesaintsoffatlast，Andthroughthepikesandtheflamesundismember\'dtheypast，Although（Godwet）withmanystruglingsandmuchhast，-
For，members，ornomembers，wasbutameasuringcast。
FromaRump，etc。
BeingcometoWhitehall，there\'sthedismalmone，\"LetMonkbedamn\'d！\"criesArthurinaterribletone（57）-
\"Thattraytor，andthosecuckoldyroguesthatsethimon！\"
（Buttho\'theknightspitsblood，\'tisobservedthathedrawsnone。）
FromaRump，etc。
\"Theplaguebawleyou！\"criesHarryMartin，\"youhavebroughtustothiscondition，（58）
Youmustbecantingandbeplagued，withyourBarebonespetition，（59）
Andtakeinthatbull-headed，splay-footedmemberofthecircumcision，Thatbacon-facedJew，Corbet，（60）thatsonofperdition！\"
FromaRump，etc。
Theninstepsdriv\'lingMounsontotakeupthesquabble，Thatlordwhichfirsttaughttheuseofthewooddendaggerandladle：（61）
Hethatout-doesJackPudding（62）atacustardoracaudle，AndwerethebestfooleinEuropebutthathewantsabauble。
FromaRump，etc。
Morewassaidtolittlepurpose，-thenextnewsis，adeclarationFromtheRump，forafreestateaccordingtothecovenantofthenation，AndafreeParliamentunderoathandqualification，Wherenoneshallbeelectbutmembersofreprobation。
FromaRump，&c。
Here\'sthetailfirk\'d，apieceactedlatelywithgreatapplause，WithapleafortheprerogativebreechandtheGoodoldCause，ProvingthatRumpsandmembersareantienterthanlaws，Andthatabummedividedisnevertheworsefortheflawes。
FromaRump，etc。
Butallthingshavetheirperiodandfate，AnActofParliamentdissolvesaRumpofstate，Membersgrowweak，andtaylesthemselvesrunoutofdate，Andyetthoushaltnotdye（dearbreech），thyfameI\'llcelebrate。
FromaRump，etc。
HereliesapackofsaintsthatdidtheirsoulsandcountrysellFordirt，theDevilwastheirgoodlord，himtheyservedwell；
Byhisadvicetheystoodandacted，andbyhispresidenttheyfell（LikeLucifer），makingbutonestepbetwixtheavenandhell。
FromaRumpinsatiateastheseaLiberastinos，Domine。
Ballad：TheSecondPartOfStGeorgeForEnglandTothetuneof\"Todrivethecoldwinteraway。\"（March7，1659。）
NowtheRumpisconfoundedThere\'sanendoftheRoundhead，Whohathbeensuchabanetoournation；
Hehathnowplay\'dhispart，And\'sgoneoutlikeaf-，Togetherwithhisreformation；
ForbyhisgoodfavourHehathleftabadsavour；
But\'snomatter，we\'lltrusthimnomore。
KingsandqueensmayappearOnceagaininoursphere，Nowtheknavesareturn\'doutofdoor，Anddrivethecoldwinteraway。
Scot，Nevil，andVane，Withtherestofthattrain，AreintoOceana（63）fled；
SirArthurthebrave，That\'sasarrantaknave，HasHarrington\'sRotain\'shead；（64）
Buthee\'snowfullofcaresForhisfoalsandhismares，Aswhenhewasroutedbefore；
ButIthinkhedespairs，Byhisarmsorhisprayers，TosetuptheRumpanymore，Anddrivethecoldwinteraway。
IshouldneverhavethoughtThatamonkcouldhavewroughtSuchareformationsosoon；
ThatHousewhichoflateWasthejakesofourstateWillerelongbeahouseofrenown。
HowgoodwitsdidjumpInabusingtheRump，WhilsttheHousewasprestbytherabble；
ButourHercules，Monk，Thoughitgrievouslystunk，NowhathcleansedthatAugeanstable，Anddrivethecoldwinteraway。
AndnowMrPrynne（65）
Withtherestmaycomein，Andtaketheirplacesagain；
FortheHouseismadesweetForthosememberstomeet，ThoughpartoftheRumpyetremain；
Norneedtheytofear，Thoughhisbreechesbethere，Whichwerewrong\'dbothbehindandbefore；
Forhesaith\'twasachance，Andforgivehimthisonce，Andheswearshewilldosonomore，Anddrivethecoldwinteraway。
\'TistruetherearesomeWhoarestillfortheBum；
Suchtareswillgrowupwiththewheat；
Andtheretheywillbe，tillaParliamentcomeThatcangivethematotaldefeat。
ButyetIamtoldThattheRumpersdoholdThatthesaintsmayswimwiththetyde；
Norcanitbetreason，ButScriptureandreason，Stilltoclosewiththestrongerside，Anddrivethecoldwinteraway。
Thoselawyerso\'th\'House-
AsBaronWild-goose，（66）
WithTreasonHill，Whitlock，andSay-
WerethebaneofourlawsAndourGoodoldCause，And\'twerewellifsuchwereaway。
Somemoretherearetoblame，WhomIcarenottoname，Thataremenoftheverysameranks；
\'Mongstwhomthereisone，ThattoDevilBareboneForhisuglypetitiongavethanks，Anddrivethecoldwinteraway。
ButIhopebythistimeHe\'llconfess\'twasacrimeToabetsuchadamnablecrew；
WhosepetitionwasdrawnByAlcoranVane，OrelsebyCorbettheJew。（67）
ByityoumayknowWhattheRumpmeanttodo，Andwhatareligiontoframe；
So\'twastimeforStGeorgeThatRumptodisgorge，Andtosenditfromwhenceitfirstcame；
Thendrivethecoldwinteraway。
Ballad：ANew-Year\'sGiftForTheRump（January1659-60。）-Fromabroadside，vol。xv。intheKing\'sPamphlets。
\"TheconditionoftheStatewasthus：viz。theRump，afterbeingdisturbedbymyLordLambert，waslatelyreturnedtositagain。
Theofficersofthearmyallforcedtoyield。Lawsonliesstillintheriver，andMonkiswithhisarmyinScotland。OnlymyLordLambertisnotyetcomeintotheParliament，norisitexpectedthathewillwithoutbeingforcedtoit。ThenewCommonCouncilofthecitydospeakveryhigh；andhadsenttoMonktheirsword-
bearertoacquainthimwiththeirdesiresforafreeandfullParliament，whichisatpresentthedesires，andthehopes，andtheexpectationsofall。Twenty-twooftheoldsecludedmembershavingbeenattheHouse-doorthelastweektodemandentrance，butitwasdeniedthem；anditisbelievedthatneithertheynorthepeoplewillbesatisfiedtilltheHousebefilled。\"Pepys\'Diary，January，1660。
Youmayhaveheardofthepolitiquesnout，Orataleofatubwiththebottomout，ButscarceofaParliamentinadirtyclout，Whichnobodycandeny。
\'TwasAtkins（68）firstservedthisRumpinwithmustard-
Thesaucewasacompoundofcourageandcustard；
SirVanebless\'dthecreature，Nollsnuffledandbluster\'d，Whichnobodycandeny。
TherightwasastheninoldOliver\'snose；
ButwhentheDevilofthatdiddispose，ItdescendedfromthencetotheRumpintheclose，Whichnobodycandeny。
Norisitlikelytheretostaylong，Theretentivefacultiesbeinggone，Thejuggleisstale，andmoneythere\'snone，Whichnobodycandeny。
ThesecludedmembersmadeatrialToenter，butthemtheRumpdiddefyallBytheordinanceofself-denial，Whichnobodycandeny。
OurpolitiquedoctorsdousteachThatablood-suckingred-coat\'sasgoodasaleechTorelievethehead，ifappliedtothebreech，Whichnobodycandeny。
ButneverwassuchawormasVane；
WhentheStatescour\'dlast，itvoidedhimthen，Yetnowhe\'screptintotheRumpagain，Whichnobodycandeny。
Ludlow\'sf-wasaprophetiquetrump（69）
（Thereneverwasanythingsojump），\'TwastheverytypeofavoteofthisRump，Whichnobodycandeny。
Theysay\'tisgoodluckwhenabodyrisesWiththerumpupward，buthethatadvisesToliveinthatpostureisnoneofthewisest，Whichnobodycandeny。
Thereasonisworse，thoughtherimebeuntoward，Whenthingsproceedwiththewrongendforward；
Buttheysaythere\'ssadnewstotheRumpfromtheNor\'ward；（70）
Whichnobodycandeny。
\'Tisawonderfullthing，thestrengthofthatpart；
Atablastitwilltakeyouateamfromacart，Andblowaman\'sheadawaywithaf-，Whichnobodycandeny。
Whenourbrainsaresunckbelowthemiddle，Andourconsciencessteer\'dbythehey-down-diddle，Thenthingswillgoroundwithoutafiddle，Whichnobodycandeny。
Youmayorderthecitywithhand-granado，Orthegenerallwithabastonado，-
ButnowayforaRumplikeacarbonado，Whichnobodycandeny。
Tomakeusasfamousincouncilaswars，Here\'sLenthalaspeakerformine-
AndFleetwoodisamanofMars，Whichnobodycandeny。
\'TispittythatNedham\'s（71）fall\'nintodisgrace，Forheordersabumwithamarvellousgrace，AndoughttoattendtheRumpbyhisplace，Whichnobodycandeny。
Yetthisinspightofalldisasters，Althoughhehathbrokentheheadsofhismasters，\'Tisstillhisprofessiontogive\'emallplasters，Whichnobodycandeny。
TheRump\'sanoldstory，ifwellunderstood；
\'Tisathingdress\'dupinaParliament\'shood，Andlike\'t，butthetaylstandswheretheheadshould，Whichnobodycandeny。
\'Twouldmakeamanscratchwhereitdoesnotitch，Toseefortyfools\'headsinonepolitiquebreech，Andthat，huggingthenation，asthedevildidthewitch；
Whichnobodycandeny。
Fromrottenmemberspreserveourwives！
FromthemercyofaRump，ourestatesandourlives！
FortheymustneedsgowhomtheDevildrives，Whichnobodycandeny。
Ballad：AProperNewBalladOnTheOldParliament；Or，TheSecondPartOfKnaveOutOfDoorsTothetuneof\"Heiho，myhoney，myheartshallneverrue，Four-and-twentynowforyourmony，andyetahardpenny-worthtoo。\"
（Dec。11th，1659。）-FromtheKing\'sPamphlets，BritishMuseum。
\"Theeventswhichgaveoccasiontothefollowingballad，\"saysMrT。WrightinhisPoliticalBallads，publishedforthePercySociety，\"maybesummedupinafewwords。AfterthedeathofCromwell，hissonRichardwaswithoutoppositionraisedtotheProtectorate；buthisweakandeasycharactergaveanopeningtotheintriguesoftheRoyalists，andthefactiousmovementoftheRepublicanparty。Fleetwood，whohadbeennamedcommander-in-chiefofthearmyundertheProtector，plottedtogainthechiefpowerintheState，andwasjoinedbyLambert，Desborough，andothers。TheRepublicanswerestrengthenedbythereturnofVane，Ludlow，andBradshaw，totheParliamentcalledbythenewProtector。Lambert，theProtector\'sbrother-in-law，wastheostensibleheadofaparty，andseemstohaveaimedatobtainingthepowerwhichhadbeenheldbyOliver。Theyformedacouncilofofficers，whometatWallingfordHouse；andonthe20thApril，1659，havinggainedtheupperhand，andhavingobtainedthedissolutionoftheParliament，theydeterminedtorestoretheoldLongParliament，whichtheysaidhadonlybeeninterrupted，andnotlegallydissolved，andtosetasidetheProtector，whosoonafterwardsresigned。Onthe21stApril，Lenthall，theoldSpeaker，withasmanymembersoftheLongParliamentascouldbebroughttogether，metintheHouse，andopenedtheirsession。TheParliamentthusformed，asbeingthefag-endoftheoldLongParliament，obtainedthenameoftheRumpParliament。Lambert\'shopesandaimswereraisedbyhissuccessagainstSirGeorgeBoothintheAugustfollowing，andjealousiessoonarosebetweenhispartyinthearmyandtheRump。TheParliamentwouldhavedismissedhim，andthechiefofficersinthecabalwithhim，butLambertwiththearmyinOctoberhinderedtheirfreemeeting，andtookthemanagementofthegovernmentintothehandsofacouncilofofficers，whomtheycalledtheCommitteeofSafety。Towardsthelatterendoftheyear，thetidebegantobechangedinfavouroftheParliament，bythedeclarationofMonkinScotland，HenryCromwellwiththearmyinIreland，andHazelriggeandtheofficersatPortsmouth，infavourofthefreedomoftheParliament。ThisballadwaswrittenattheperiodwhenLambert\'spartywasuppermost。\"
Thetuneof\"Heiho，myhoney，\"maybefoundinPlayford\'seditionof\"TheEnglishDancingMaster，\"printedin1686，butinnoearliereditionofthesamework。
Good-morrow，myneighboursall，whatnewsisthisIheardtellAsIpastthroughWestminster-hallbytheHousethat\'snecktohell？
TheytoldJohnLambert（72）wastherewithhisbears，anddeeplyheswore（AsCromwellhaddonebefore）thoseverminshouldsittherenomore。
Singhiho，Wil。Lenthall，（73）whoshallourgeneralbe？
FortheHousetotheDevilissentall，andfollow，goodfaith，munye！
Singhiho，myhoney，myheartshallneverrue，Here\'sallpicktwareforthemoney，andyetahardpennyworthtoo。
Then，Muse，strikeupasonnet，come，piper，andplayusaspring，FornowIthinkuponit，theseR\'sturn\'douttheirKing；
Butnowiscomeabout，thatonceagaintheymustturnout，Andnotwithoutjusticeandreason，thateveryonehometohisprison。
Singhiho，HarryMartin，（74）aburgessofthebench，There\'snothinghereiscertain，youmustbackandleaveyourwench。
Sing，hiho，etc。
HetherewiththebuffleheadiscalledlordandofthesameHouse，Who（asIhavehearditsaid）waschastisedbyhisladyespouse；
Becauseheranatsheep，sheandhermaidgavehimthewhip，Andbeathisheadsoaddle，you\'dthinkhehadaknockinthecradle。
Singhiho，LordMunson，（75）youha\'gotaparkoftheKing\'s；
Onedayyou\'lhanglikeahounson，forthisandotherthings，Singhi，ho，etc。
Itwasbytheirmaster\'sordersatfirsttogethertheymet，Whompiouslytheydidmurder，andsincebytheirowntheydidset。
Thecauseofthisdisasteris\'causetheywerefalsetotheirmaster；
Norcantheytheirgens-d\'armesblameforservingthemthesame。
Singhiho，SirArthur，（76）nomoreintheHouseyoushallprate；
Forallyoukeptsuchaquarter，（77）youareoutofthecouncellofstate。
Singhiho，etc。
OldNolloncegavethemapurge（forgettingOCCIDISTI），（Thefuriesbehisscourge！）soofthecuremusthe；
Andyetthedrughewellknewit，forhegaveittoDrHuit；（78）
Hadhegivenitthem，hehaddoneit，andtheyhadnotturn\'douthissonyet；
Singhiho，braveDick，Lenthall，andLadyJoane，Whodidagainstlovaltykickisnowforanew-year\'sgiftgone。
Singhiho，etc。
ForhadOldNollbeenalive，hehadpull\'dthemoutbytheears，Orelsehadfiredtheirhive，andkicktthemdownthestaires；
Becausetheyweresoboldtovexhisrighteoussoul，Whenhesodeeplyhadsworethattheretheyshouldneversitmore。
Buthiho，Noll\'sdead，andstunklongsinceaboveground，Thoughlaptinspicesandleadthatcostusmanyapound。
Singhiho，etc。
Indeed，brotherburgess，yourlingdidneverstinkhalfsobad，Nordidyourhabberdinwhenitnopease-strawhad；
Yebothwerechosetogether，\'causeyeworestuffcloaksinhardweather，AndCambridgeneedswouldhaveaburgessfoolandknave。
Singhiho，JohnLowry，（79）concerninghabberdin，Nomemberspakebeforeye，yetyoune\'respokeagaine。
Singhi，ho，etc。
NedPrideaux（80）hewentposttotelltheProtectorthenews，ThatFleetwoodruldtherost，havingtaneoffDicke\'sshoes。
Andthathedidbelieve，LambertwouldhimdeceiveAshehisbrotherhadgull\'d，andCromwellFairfaxbull\'d。
Singhiho，theattorneywasstillatyourcommand；
Inflamestogetherburnye，stilldancinghandinhand！
Singhiho，etc。
Who\'sthatwouldhidehisface，andhisneckfromthecollarpull？
Hemustappearinthisplace，ifhiscapbemadeofwool。
Whoisit？withavengeance！itisthegoodLordStJohns，（81）
WhomadeGod\'shousetofall，tobuildhisownwithall。
Singhiho，whocomesthere？who\'tisImustnotsay；
Butbyhisdarklanthorn，Iswearehe\'sasgoodinthenightasday。
Singhiho，etc。
Edge，brethren，roomforonethatlooksasbigasthebest；
\'Tispitytoleavehimalone，forheisasgoodastherest；
Nopicklockofthelaws，hebuildsamongthedaws，Ifyouha\'anymorekingstomurder，foraPresidentlooknofurther。
Singhiho，JohnBradshaw，inbloodnonefurtherengages；
TheDevilfromwhomhehad\'slaw，willshortlypayhimhiswages。
Singhiho，etc。
Next，PeagooseWild，（82）comeintoshowyourweesleface，AndtellusBurley\'ssin，whosebloodboughtyouyourplace；
Whenloyaltywasacrime，helivedinadangeroustime，Wasforcedtopayhisnecktomakeyoubaronofthecheque。
Singhiho，JackStraw，we\'llputitinthemargent，\'Twasnotforjusticeorlawthatyouweremadeasergeant。
Singhiho，etc。
NollservednotSatanfaster，norwithhimdidbetteraccord；
Forhewasmygoodmaster，andtheDevilwashisgoodlord。
BothSlingsby，Gerard，andHewet，（83）weresureenoughtogotoit，Accordingtohisintent，thatchosemePresident。
Singhiho，LordLisle，（84）surelawhadgotawrench，Andwherewasjusticethewhile，whenyousateonthebench。
Singhiho，etc。
NextcomesthegoodLordKeble，oftheTriumvirate，Ofthesealinthelawbutfeeble，thoughonthebenchhesate；
Forwhenoneputshimacase，Iwishhimoutoftheplace，And，ifitwerenotasin，anablelawyerin。
Sing，givethesealabout，I\'dehaveitsotherather，Becausewemightgetouttheknave，mylord，myfather。
Singhiho，etc。
Pullouttheotherthree，itisNathanielFines（85）
（WhoBristollostforfear），we\'llnotleavehimbehind\'s；
\'Tisachipofthatgoodoldblock，whotoloyaltygavethefirstknock，ThenstoleawaytoLundey，whencethefoulfiendfetcheshimoneday。
Singhiho，cantingFines，youandtheresttomend\'um，WouldyewereservedinyourkindswithanENSERESCIDENDUM。
Singhiho，etc。
Hethatcomesdown-stairs，isLordChiefJusticeGlin；（86）
Ifnomanforhimcares，hecaresaslittleagain：
ThereasontooIknow\'t，hehelptcutStrafford\'sthroat，Andtakeawayhislife，thoughwithacleanerknife。
Singhiho，Britainbold，straighttothebaryouget，Whereitisnotsocoldaswhereyourjusticeset。
Singhiho，etc。
Hethatwillnextcomein，waslongoftheCouncilofState，Thoughhardlyahaironhischinwhenfirstinthecouncilhesate；
HewassometimeinItaly，andlearnedtheirfashionsprettily，Thencamebackto\'sownnation，tohelpupreformation。
Singhiho，HarryNevil，（87）IprytheebenottoorashWithatheismtocourttheDivel，you\'retooboldtobehisbardash。
Singhiho，etc。
HetherewithingratitudeblacktisoneCorneliusHolland，（88）
Who，butfortheKing\'shouse，lacktwherewithtoappeasehiscolon；
Thecaseiswellamendedsincethattime，asIthink，Whenatcourtgatehetendedwithalittlestickandashortlink。
Singhiho，Cornelius，yourzealcannotdeludeus；
Thereasonpraynowtellyeuswhythusyouplay\'dtheJudas。
Singhiho，etc。
AtfirsthewasagrocerwhonowweMajorcall，Althoughyouwouldthinkno，Sir，ifyousawhiminWhitehall，Wherehehasgreatcommand，andlooksforcapinhand，Andifoureggsbenotaddle，shallbeofthenextnewmoddel。
Singhiho，MrSalloway，（89）theLordinheavendothknowWhenthatfromhenceyoushallaway，wheretotheDevilyou\'lgo。
Singhiho，etc。
LittleHill，（90）sincesetintheHouse，istoamountaingrown；
Notthatwhichbroughtforththemouse，butthousandstheyearofhisown。
ThepurchasethatImean，whereelsebutatTauntonDean；
Fivethousandpoundsperannum，asumnotknowntohisgrannam。
Singhi，theGoodoldCause，（91）\'tisoldenoughnottrueYougotmorebythatthenthelaws，soagoodoldcausetoyou。
Singhiho，etc。
MasterCecil，（92）praycomebehind，becauseonyourownaccordTheotherHouseyoudeclined，youshallbenolongeralord；
Thereason，asIguess，yousilentlydidconfess，SuchlordsdeservedilltheotherHousetofill。
Singhiho，MrCecil，yourhonournowisgone；
Suchlordsarenotworthawhistle，wehavemadebetterlordsofourown。
Singhiho，etc。
LukeRobinson（93）shallgobeforeye，thatsnarlingnortherntyke；
Besurehe\'llnotadoreye，forhonourhedothnotlike；
Hecannothonourinherit，andheknowshecannevermerit，Andthereforehecannotbearitthatanyoneelseshouldwearit。
Singhiho，enviouslown，you\'reofthebeagle\'skind，Whoalwaysbark\'datthemoon，becauseinthedarkitshined。
Singhiho，etc。
\'Tisthisthatvengeancerouses，that，whileyoumakelongprayers，Youeatupwidows\'houses，anddrinktheorphan\'stears；
Longtimeyoukeptagreatnoise，ofGodandtheGoodoldCause；
ButifGodtoyoubesokind，thenI\'meoftheIndian\'smind。
Singhiho，SirHarry，（94）wesee，byyourdemeanour，Iflongerhereyoutarry，you\'llbeSirHarryVane，Senior。
Singhiho，etc。
Nowifyourzealdowarmeye，prayloudforfairerweather；
Sweartoliveanddiewiththearmy，forthesebirdsareflowntogether；
TheHouseisturn\'doutadoe，（andIthinkitwasnosin，too）；
Ifwetakethemthereanymore，we\'llthrowtheHouseoutofthewindow。
Singhiho，TomScot，（95）youlenttheDevilyourhand；
Iwonderhehelptyounot，butsuffredyout\'betrapand。
Singhiho，etc。
They\'reonceagainconduced，andwefreedfromtheevilTowhichwelongwereused；GodblesseusnextfromtheDevil！
Iftheyhadnotbeenoutedthearrayhadbeenrouted，AndthenthisrottenRumphadsatuntilthelasttrump。
But，hiho，Lambert\'shere，theProtector\'sinstrumentbore，Andmanytherebewhoswearthathewilldoitnomore。
Singhiho，etc。
Comehere，then，honestPeters，（96）saygraceforthesecondcourse，Solongastheseyourbettersmustpatiencehaveuponforce，LongtimehekeptagreatnoisewithGodandtheGoodoldCause，ButifGodownsuchasthese，thenwhere\'stheDevil\'sfees？
Singhiho，Hugo，Ihearthouartnotdead；
WherenowtotheDevilwillyougo，yourpatronsbeingfled？
Singhiho，myhoney，myheartshallneverrue，Four-and-twentynowforapenny，andintothebargainHugh。
Ballad：TheTaleOfTheCobblerAndTheVicarOfBrayRaraestconcordiafratrum。Ovid。
BySamuelButler。
The\"SirSamuel\"ofthisBalladisthesameperson-SirSamuelLukeofBedfordshire-whoissupposedtohavebeentheunconsciousmodeloftheportraitwhichisdrawnsomuchmorefullyintheinimitableHudibras。Ralphisalsothewell-knownSquireinthesamepoem。TheBallad，thoughpublishedinButler\'s\"PosthumousWorks，\"1724，wasrejectedbyThyerintheeditionof1784，andisnotincludedinthe\"GenuineRemains，\"publishedfromtheoriginalmanuscripts，formerlyinthepossessionofWilliamLongueville，Esq。IfnotbyButler，itisasuccessfulimitationofhisstyle，andaboundsinphrasesofsturdycolloquialEnglish，andisofadatelonganteriortothepopularsong，\"TheVicarofBray。\"
InBedfordshiretheredweltaknight，SirSamuelbyname，WhobyhisfeatsincivilbroilsObtain\'damightyfame。
Norwashemuchlesswiseandstout，ButfitinbothrespectsTohumblesturdyCavaliers，Andtosupportthesects。
ThisworthyknightwasonethatsworeHewouldnotcuthisbeardTillthisungodlynationwasFromkingsandbishopsclear\'d：
Whichholyvowhefirmlykept，AndmostdevoutlyworeAgrizlymeteoronhisfaceTilltheywerebothnomore。
Hisworshipwas，inshort，amanOfsuchexceedingworth，Nopenorpencilcandescribe，Orrhymingbardsetforth。
ManyandmightythingshedidBothsoberandinliquor，-
WitnessthemortalfraybetweenTheCobblerandtheVicar；
WhichbyhiswisdomandhispowerHewiselydidprevent，AndboththecombatantsatonceInwoodendurancepent。
ThemannerhowthesetwofelloutAndquarrell\'dintheirale，IshallattemptatlargetoshowInthesucceedingtale。
Astrollingcobbler，whowaswontTotrudgefromtowntotown，Happen\'duponhiswalktomeetAvicarinhisgown。
Andastheyforwardjogg\'dalong，Thevicar，growinghot，FirstaskedthecobblerifheknewWheretheymighttakeapot？
Yes，marrythatIdo，quothhe；
Hereisahousehardby，ThatfarexceedsallBedfordshireForaleandlandlady。
Thitherlet\'sgo，thevicarsaid；
Andwhentheythithercame，Helikedtheliquorwondrouswell，Butbetterfarthedame。
Andshe，who，likeacunningjilt，Knewhowtopleaseherguest，UsedallherlittletricksandartsToentertainthepriest。
Thecobblertoo，whoquicklysawThelandlady\'sdesign，DidallthatinhispowerwasTomanagethedivine。
WithsmuttyjestsandmerrysongsTheycharm\'dthevicarso，ThathedeterminedforthatnightNofurtherhewouldgo。
Andbeingfixt，thecobblerthought\'TwaspropertogotryIfhecouldgetajobortwoHischargestosupply。
Sogoingoutintothestreet，Hebawlswithallhismight，-
IfanyofyoutreadawryI\'mheretosetyouright。
Icanrepairyourleakyboots，Andunderlayyoursoles；
Backsliders，IcanunderpropAndpatchupallyourholes。
Thevicar，whounluckilyThecobbler\'soutcryheard，FromoffthebenchonwhichhesatWithmightyfuryrear\'d。
Quothhe，Whatpriest，whatholypriestCanhearthisbawlingslave，Butmust，injusticetohiscoat，Chastisethesaucyknave？
Whathasthiswretchtodowithsouls，Orwithbacksliderseither，Whosebusinessonlyishisawls，Hislasts，histhread，andleather？
IlosemypatiencetobemadeThisstrollingvarlet\'ssport；
NorcouldIthinkthissaucyrogueCouldservemeinsuchsort。
Thecobbler，whohadnodesignThevicartodisplease，Unluckilyrepeatsagain，-
I\'mcomeyoursoalstoease：
TheinwardandtheoutwardtooIcanrepairandmend；
Andallthatmyassistancewant，I\'llusethemlikeafriend。
ThecountryfolknosoonerheardThehonestcobbler\'stongue，ButfromthevillagefarandnearTheyroundabouthimthrong。
Somebringtheirboots，andsometheirshoes，Andsometheirbuskinsbring：
Thecobblersitshimdowntowork，Andthenbeginstosing。
Deathoftenatthecobbler\'sstallWaswonttomakeastand，Butfoundthecobblersingingstill，Andonthemendinghand；
UntilatlengthhemetoldTime，AndthentheybothtogetherQuitetearthecobbler\'sagedsoleFromofftheupperleather。
EvensoawhileImayoldshoesBycareandartmaintain，Butwhentheleather\'srottengrownAllartandcareisvain。
Andthusthecobblerstitchedandsung，Notthinkinganyharm；
TillouttheangryvicarcameWithaleandpassionwarm。
Dostthounotknow，vileslave！quothhe，Howimpious\'tistojestWithsacredthings，andtoprofaneTheofficeofapriest？
Howdar\'stthou，mostaudaciouswretch！
Thosevileexpressionsuse，WhichmakethesoulsofmenascheapAssoalsofbootsandshoes？
SuchreprobatesasyoubetrayOurcharacterandgown，Andwould，ifyouhadoncethepower，TheChurchitselfpulldown。
Thecobbler，notawarethatheHaddoneorsaidamiss，Reply\'d，IdonotunderstandWhatyoucanmeanbythis。
Tho\'Ibutapoorcobblerbe，Andstrollaboutforbread，NonebetterlovestheChurchthanI
Thateverworeahead。
Butsinceyouaresogoodatnames，Andmakesoloudapother，I\'lltellyouplainlyI\'mafraidYou\'rebutsomecobblingbrother。
Come，vicar，tho\'youtalksobig，Ourtradesarenearakin；
IpatchandcobbleoutwardsoalsAsyoudothosewithin。
AndI\'llappealtoanymanThatunderstandsthenation，IfIhan\'tdonemoregoodthanyouInmyrespectivestation。
Oldleather，Imustneedsconfess，I\'vesometimesusedasnew，AndoftenparedthesoalsonearThatIhavespoil\'dtheshoe。
Youvicars，byadifferentway，Havedonetheverysame；
ForyouhaveparedyourdoctrinessoYoumadereligionlame。
Yourprinciplesyou\'vequitedisown\'d，Andoldoneschangedfornew，ThatnomancandistinguishrightWhicharethefalseortrue。
Idarebebold，you\'reoneofthoseHavetooktheCovenant；
WithCavaliersareCavalier，Andwiththesaintsasaint。
ThevicaratthissharprebukeBeginstostormandswear；
Quothhe，Thouvileapostatewretch！
Dostthouwithmecompare？
Ithathavecareofmanysouls，Andpowertodamnorsave，Dar\'stthouthyselfcomparewithme，Thouvile，ungodlyknave！
IwishIhadtheesomewhereelse，I\'dquicklymaketheeknowWhat\'tistomakecomparisons，Andtorevilemeso。
ThouartanenemytotheState，Somepriestinmasquerade，That，topromotethePope\'sdesigns，Haslearntthecobblingtrade：
OrelsesomespytoCavaliers，AndartbythemsentoutTocarryfalseintelligence，Andscatterliesabout。
ButwhilstthevicarfullofireWasrailingatthisrate，Hisworship，goodSirSamuel，O\'erlightedatthegate。
AndaskingofthelandladyTh\'occasionofthestir；
Quothshe，IfyouwillgivemeleaveIwillinformyou，Sir。
Thiscobblerhappeningtoo\'ertakeThevicarinhiswalk，Infriendlysorttheyforwardmarch，Andtoeachothertalk。
UntiltheparsonfirstproposedTostopandtakeawhet；
SocheekbyjoletheyhithercameLiketravellerswellmet。
Aworldofhealthsandjestswentround，Sometimesamerrytale；
Tilltheyresolvedtostayallnight，Sowelltheylikedmyale。
Thusallthingslovinglywenton，Andwhosogreatasthey；
BeforeanuglyaccidentBeganthismortalfray。
ThecaseItakeittobethis，-
Thevicarbeingfixt，Thecobblerchancedtocryhistrade，AndinhiscryhemixtSomeharmlesswords，whichIsupposeThevicarfalselythoughtMightbedesign\'dtobanterhim，Andscandalizehiscoat。
Ifthatbeall，quothhe，gooutAndbidthembothcomein；
AdozenofyournappyaleWillset\'emrightagain。
Andifthealeshouldchancetofail，Forsoperhapsitmay，IhaveitinmypowerstotryAmoreeffectualway。
Thesevicarsareawilfultribe，Arestless，stubborncrew；
Andiftheyarenothumbledquite，TheStatetheywillundo。
Thecobblerisacunningknave，Thatgoesaboutbystealth，Andwould，insteadofmendingshoes，RepairtheCommonwealth。
However，bid\'embothcomein，Thisfraymusthaveanend；
SuchlittlefeudsasthesedooftTogreatermischiefstend。
WithoutmorebiddingoutshegoesAndtoldthem，byhertroth，TherewasamagistratewithinThatneedsmustsee\'emboth。
But，gentlemen，praydistancekeep，Anddon\'ttootestybe；
IllwordsgoodmannersstillcorruptAndspoilgoodcompany。
Tothisthevicarfirstreplies，Ifearnomagistrate；
Forlet\'emmakewhatlawstheywill，I\'llstillobeytheState。
WhateverIcansayordo，I\'msurenotmuchavails；
IstallstillbeVicarofBrayWhicheversideprevails。
Myconscience，thankstoHeaven，iscomeTosuchahappypass，ThatIcantaketheCovenantAndneverhanganass。
I\'vetooksomanyoathsbefore，ThatnowwithoutremorseItakealloathstheStatecanmake，Asmeerlythingsofcourse。
Gotherefore，dame，thejusticetellHissummonsI\'llobey；
AndfurtheryoumaylethimknowIVicaramofBray。
Ifindindeed，thecobblersaid，Iamnotmuchmistaken；
ThisvicarknowsthereadywayTosavehisreverendbacon。（97）
Thisisahopefulpriestindeed，Andwelldeservesarope；
RatherthanlosehisvicarageHe\'dsweartoTurkorPope。
ForgainhewouldhisGoddeny，HiscountryandhisKing；
Swearandforswear，recantandlye，Doanywickedthing。
Atthisthevicarsethisteeth，Andtothecobblerflew；
AndwithhissacerdotalfistGavehimaboxortwo。
Thecobblersoonreturn\'dtheblows，AndwithbothheadandheelSomanfullybehavedhimself，Hemadethevicarreel。
Greatwastheoutcrythatwasmade，AndinthewomanranTotellhisworshipthatthefightBetwixtthemwasbegan。
Andisitsoindeed？quothhe；
I\'llmaketheslavesrepent：
Thenuphetookhisbaskethilt，Andoutenragedhewent。
ThecountryfolknosoonersawTheknightwithnakedblade，ButforhisworshipinstantlyAnopenlanewasmade；
WhowithasternandangrylookCry\'dout，WhatknavesaretheseThatinthefaceofjusticedareDisturbthepublicpeace？
Vilerascals！IwillmakeyouknowIamamagistrate，AndthatassuchIbearaboutThevengeanceoftheState。
Go，seizethem，Ralph，andbringthemin，ThatImayknowthecause，Thatfirstinducedthemtothisrage，Andthustobreakthelaws。
Ralph，whowasbothhissquireandclerk，Andconstablewithal，I\'th\'nameo\'th\'CommonwealthaloudDidforassistancebawl。
Thewordshadhardlypass\'dhismouthButtheysecurethemboth；
AndRalph，toshowhisfuriouszealAndhatredtothecloth，Runstothevicarthroughthecrowd，Andtakeshimbythethroat：
Howill，sayshe，doththisbecomeYourcharacterandcoat！
WasitforthisnotlongagoYoutooktheCovenant，AndinmostsolemnmannersworeThatyou\'dbecomeasaint？
AndherehegavehimsuchapinchThatmadethevicarshout，-
Goodpeople，Ishallmurder\'dbeBythisungodlylout。