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 496 THE WENTWORTH PAPERS.

But called to mind what a mean disposition For his sake they made at the last opposition. With disdain he flung back and heartily swore They never should serve him as they did heretofore,

Derry down, &c.

Then the R — ct — r of G — si — y who oft has chang'd sides

Yet true to his interest he always abides

Who so often has turn'd the coat on his back

Yet let him turn't as he will it will always be black.

Derry down, &c.

This R — ct — r I say for much truth speaking fam'd Cry'd, Friends old and new let it never be nam'd A man for our purpose that we cannot find At so numerous a meeting and so well inclin'd.

Derry down, &c.

You all know the danger to which we're exposed It will soon overwhelm us if not soon opposed That Gigantic Monster by some call'd Excise Stares dreadfully at us with ten thousand eyes.

Derry down, &c.

Lett us send for the Man of great worth and great prowess Who at all times to help us most ready I know is Whose very appearance no Giant can stand Of the Brood of such Monsters he'll soon clear the land.

Derry down, &c.

The Man whom I mean is the mighty Tom Thumb. The meeting gave signs of applause with a Humm, And there never was shown such a general joy As at naming this hero a Parliament Boy.

Derry down, &c.

The Tall Man at W — rtl — y will send all his power Such offers he makes as he ne're did before He swears to the tune of five hundred he'll spend But Tom Thumb the Great to St. Stephens he'll send.

Derry down, &c.

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