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 He proved them this—he proved them that—
 * This good but wearisome ascetic;

He jumped and thumped upon his hat,
 * He was so very energetic.

His Bishop at this moment chanced
 * To pass, and found the road encumbered;

He noticed how the Churchman danced,
 * And how his congregation slumbered.

The hundred and eleventh head
 * The priest completed of his stricture;

"Oh, bosh!" the worthy Bishop said,
 * And walked him off, as in the picture.

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