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1840–1928

THE SERGEANT'S SONG

Thomas Hardy

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, & c. 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, & c.

When Husbands with their Wives agree, And Maids wo n't wed from modesty; Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, And march his men on London town!

Rollicum-rorum, tol-tol-lorum, Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!

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