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In piteous case he waded through. and gained the slippery side, Where grinning crowds were gathered round To mock his fallen pride.

They led him to a neighbouring pump, to clean his dismal face, Whence cold & heartless home he slunk, inveil'd in sore disgrace.

And many a bill for damage done, his father had to pay: Take warning youthful drivers all, from Jehu's first essay.

FINIS.