A Christmas Garland II. P.C.X.36

 by R*d**rd K*pl*ng

(Max Beerbohm)

 

Then it’s collar ‘im tight,
⁠In the name o’ the Lawd!
‘Ustle ‘im, shake ‘im till ‘e’s sick!
⁠Wot, ‘e would, would ‘e? Well,
⁠Then yer’ve got ter give ‘im ‘Ell,
An’ it’s trunch, trunch, truncheon does the trick!