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A was an Archer, who shot at a frog.

B was a Butcher, who had a great dog.

C was a Captain, all covered with lace.

D was a Drummer, who played with a grace.

E was an Esquire, with pride on his brow.

F was a Farmer, who followed the plough.

G was a Gamester, who had but ill-luck.

H was a Hunter, who hunted a buck.

I was an Italian, who had a white mouse,

Whom John the footman drove from the house.

K was a King, so mighty and grand.

L was a Lady, who had a white hand.

M was a Miser, who hoarded up gold.

N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.

O was an Organ-Boy, who played for his bread.

P a Policeman, of bad boys the dread.

Q was a Quaker, who would not bow down.

R was a Robber, who prowled about town.

S was a Sailor, who spent all he got.

T was a Tinker, who mended a pot.

V was a Veteran, who never knew fear.

W was a Waiter, with dinners in store.

X was Expensive, and so became poor.

Y was a Youth, who did not like school.

Z was a Zany, who looked a great fool.