[Gutenberg 61121] • The Lay of the Sheriff

Excerpt from The Lay of the Sheriff

Report says, that the aforesaid red-nosed Bob, Screw Critch field, and Blind Betty are the only attendants of this ancient family. Of course the text is more to be depended on than mere report.

With mutton bones, and sundry pounds of bread x Water in plenty, and (though very dear) Two gallons of strong treble X small beer! Drink if ye can the beer's so very small I think there'll almost be enough for all- Drink! Sing! Rejoice! But let the Sheriff's praise Afford-a subject for your roundelays [exit mrs. Van.

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