Thomas Hardy

The Sergeant’s Song

WHEN Lawyers strive to heal a breach,
    And Parsons practise what they preach;
    Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,
    And march his men on London town!
       Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lorum,
       Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!
 
    When Justices hold equal scales,
    And Rogues are only found in jails;
    Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,
    And march his men on London town!
       Rollicum-rorum, etc.
 
    When Rich Men find their wealth a curse,
    And fill therewith the Poor Man’s purse;
    Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,
    And march his men on London town!
       Rollicum-rorum, etc.
 
    When Husbands with their Wives agree,
    And Maids won’t wed from modesty;
    Then Little Boney he’ll pounce down,
    And march his men on London town!
       Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lorum,
       Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!
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