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had given up trade, For this excellent reason: his fortune was made; He hath freehold and leasehold, and copyhold too, So Maxwell bethinks him of what he shall do;
 * He no longer will stay,
 * But at once cut away
 * From the vile smoky town,
 * To a "Cottage Orneé."

Now Mortimer Maxwell hath found a retreat, A not over large one, but monstrous neat; It hath little green shutters, a little green door; But I'm telling too much, I shall mention no more.
 * A paper was stuck up,
 * On which it was told
 * The Cottage would either
 * "Be Let," or "Be Sold."

He has taken and furnished the "Crib" very nice; He went for the, he heeded not price; His chairs, and his tables, and carpets, were new, His "plate" second hand, but that's nothing to you;
 * While the doings o'er head,
 * From the best damask bed
 * To the meanest utensil,
 * Were good, people said.