THE SERGEANT'S SONG

By Thomas Hardy

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 wo n'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!