The Night Side of London by James Ewing Ritchie

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Is situated in an appropriate locality in the City-road, not far from a lunatic asylum, and contiguous to a workhouse. From time immemorial the Cockneys have hastened thither to enjoy themselves. Children are taught to say --

"Up and down the City-road, / In and out the Eagle, / That's the way the money goes, / Pop goes the weasel. "

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