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138 But surely he would not object to be Gently examined by a Board of three? Their duty being just to ascertain That he's 'all there' (I mean, of course, in brain), And that his mind, from 'petty details' clear, Is fitted for the duties of his sphere.
 * All this is merely moonshine, till we get

The seal of Parliament upon it set. A word then, Senior Censor, in your ear: The Government is in a state of fear— Like some old gentleman, abroad at night, Seized with a sudden shiver of affright, Who offers money, on his bended knees, To the first skulking vagabond he sees— Now is the lucky moment for our task; They daren't refuse us anything we ask !