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And, in the presence of a posse

Of our great men, and Andreossi,

He show’d black art of worse description,

Than e’er did conjuring Egyptian.

He cut a bullock’s head I ween,

Sheer off, as if by guillotine;

Then (Satan aiding the adventure)

He made it bellow like a Stentor![58]

And this most comical magician

Will soon, in public exhibition,

Perform a feat he’s often boasted,

And animate a dead pig—— roasted.

With powers of these Metallic Tractors,

He can revive dead malefactors;

And is reanimating daily,

Rogues that were hung once, at Old Bailey![59]

And sure I am, he’ll break the peace,

Unless secured by our police;

For such a chap, as you’re alive,

Full many a felon will revive.

And as he can (no doubt of that)

Give rogues the nine lives of a cat;

Why then, to expiate their crimes,

These rogues must all be hung nine times.

What more enhances this offence is,

’Twill ninefold government’s expenses;

And such a load, in name of wonder,

Pray how can Johnny Bull stand under?

Theft why not rise, and make a clatter,