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156 "For the Snark's a peculiar creature, that won't
 * Be caught in a commonplace way.

Do all that you know, and try all that you don't:
 * Not a chance must be wasted to-day!

"For England expects—I forbear to proceed:
 * 'Tis a maxim tremendous, but trite:

And you'd best be unpacking the things that you need
 * To rig yourselves out for the fight."

Then the Banker endorsed a blank cheque (which he crossed),
 * And changed his loose silver for notes:

The Baker with care combed his whiskers and hair,
 * And shook the dust out of his coats:

The Boots and the Broker were sharpening a spade—
 * Each working the grindstone in turn:

But the Beaver went on making lace, and displayed
 * No interest in the concern:

Though the Barrister tried to appeal to its pride,
 * And vainly proceeded to cite