. Gallery of comicalities : . The force of reasons out of date, I sing the force of fist,Which carries witli it such a weight, That nothing can resist. Then idle is the hackneyed chaffAbout the march of mind ; The boxer in his sleeve may laugh—He leaves that march behind. To bruising fame aspiring still,Why should his ardour cool ? Our hero has contrived to millThe Champion of the School. And there in triumph he appears, With victory elate ;While his opponent, drownd in tears, Bemoans his hapless fate. The tribute of our praise receive,For you have earned it now ; And victory, ere long shall w
. Gallery of comicalities : . The force of reasons out of date, I sing the force of fist,Which carries witli it such a weight, That nothing can resist. Then idle is the hackneyed chaffAbout the march of mind ; The boxer in his sleeve may laugh—He leaves that march behind. To bruising fame aspiring still,Why should his ardour cool ? Our hero has contrived to millThe Champion of the School. And there in triumph he appears, With victory elate ;While his opponent, drownd in tears, Bemoans his hapless fate. The tribute of our praise receive,For you have earned it now ; And victory, ere long shall weaveFresh laurels for your brow. And as we clearly see your bent,Be sure throughout your course. Instead of force of argument is force. 31 GALLERY OF COMICALITIES.—No. XXX. THE PUGILISTS PROGRESS STEP THE At the true St. Giless slang, Of eloquence the soul,Few worthies, I believe, can bang The Men of Dust and Coal. Go it, your hardest, Dusty Bob,For once youre not awake ; Our Hero soon your precious nobWill spoil, and no mistake ! Tho a mere novice on the town,Ill bet he beats you hollow; Two Coveys are already down—And tother soon must follow. Egad ! your topsails must be lowerd,I think youve caught a tartar ; What! three to one, and yet be floord !My Pinks ! what are you arter ? Pursue, brave youth, your bold career, Victorious oer each foe ;To look at, tho youre rather queer, Youre very good to go. Your sturdy frame and courage high Require a little science—Then up your Castor you may shy. And bid the Ring defiance. 32 GALLERY OF XXXL THE PUGILISTS PROGRESS STEP THE FIKTH.
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