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92 And they all said the rhyme was the grandest they'd heard: More especially those who had not caught a word.

But the Mayor said: Peace! And he stood, without fear. As the leader of all to whom Justice was dear. For the Tinker had rhymed, as the Prophet foretold. And a light was let in on the errors of old. For in every line, and in every verse Was the proof that Sir Stodge was a traitor, and worse!

Sir Stodge (said the Mayor), must go from his place; And the Swanks, one and all, were a standing disgrace! For the influence won o'er a weak, foolish king Was a menace to Gosh, and a scandalous thing! "And now," said the Mayor, "I stand here to-day As your leader and friend." And the Glugs said, "Hooray!"

Then they went to their homes in the suburbs and town; To their farms went the Glugs who were bearded and brown.