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The fellow, staring, scratch'd his head,
And idly stretch'd his jaw:
At length to John in answer said —
"Eh! Je vous n'etends pas."

"What, this too his!" exclaims John Bull,
"His riches have no end, —
"I wish my pockets were as full —
"Would I had such a friend!"

PLATE V

Strolling along another day,
To feast his eager eyes,
A lady pass'd him, young and gay —
He stood in fix'd surprise.