The Bellman<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bellman stands full face, shouting with wide-open mouth and ringing his hand-bell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his left hand he holds out his verses headed by a little figure of Napoleon wearing a huge tricorne and holding a gigantic sword:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘This little Boney-says he’ll come At merry Christmas time,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But that I say is all a hum Or I no more will rhyme<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some say in Wooden house he’ll glide, Some say in air Balloon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
E’en those who airy schemes deride. Agree his coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now honest people list to me, Though Income is but small, I’ll bet my Wig, to one Penney, He does not come at all.’ Hand-colored etching and aquatint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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