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(1803)
WHEN Lawyers strive to heal a breach, / And Parsons practise what they preach; / Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, / And march his men on London town! / Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lorum, / Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!
When Justices hold equal scales, / And Rogues are only found in jails; / Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, / And march his men on London town! / Rollicum-rorum, &c.
When Rich Men find their wealth a curse, / And fill therewith the Poor Man's purse; / Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, / And march his men on London town! / Rollicum-rorum, &c.
When Husbands with their Wives agree, / And Maids won't wed from modesty; / Then Little Boney he'll pounce down, / And march his men on London town! / Rollicum-rorum, tol-tol-lorum, / Rollicum-rorum, tol-lol-lay!