Star.
London, England, 1829-10-01 00:00:00

FOR THE STAR.

vgaars...." Well, give them their charge, neighbour Dogberry."
Much oldo about Nothing.

Wow. neighbours. your names having answered the call
That I. the Duke's Ulcer, made in the scrawl,
With my book of Destructions—the child of my brain,—
I'll bestow, all my tediousness on you again :
Tes....and %Wan a thousand times more than it be,
I could find in my beast to bestow it on ye
Far disauter than all the wise men of St. Luke's,
Tho' I'm only an piker of the poor Duke's.
'TN in orders, mj musters, whatever you bear,
When 'tie spoken in print, you must lend a deaf ear,
So mind what I'm saying at this present writing,
Nor desist when the call of your duty's Indicting.
Make no noise in the streets, if you sit, stand, or walk,
For the watch, masters, sever should babble or talk,
It is most meretricious, diagraming, and meet
For an orderly watch to disorder the street—
So deep, neighbours, rather than prattle er laugh,
But be sure that your pockets eat picked of your staff,
Lest the thieve, when you're dosing, should take it in heed.
To opinion the constables up in their stead.
Bear your lanterns discreetly, to show you don't wince.
And bid any man stand in the rune of the Prince :
If the varlet won't stand—take no note of him then,
Let him go on his ways—like all warfarin men,
And presently call up the rest of the watch.
Aed thank Goo you've got rid of a knave you can't catch.
If the robbers by money, or presence, or vales,
(As anglers for sprats bait their fish-books with whales)
Should try to traduce you, or laugh in your sleeve,
You're foebid to take bribes, without Ant asking leave.
As at all times and hours, by an order express,
Too* acquired to appear in your Constable's dress,
'Tweakd save time, just to get It well sewed on at first.
And 'twill serve you foe blankets as well as the worst.
There's nothing in Nature, the Doctors suppose.
More refreshing and cool than to sleep is your clothes
Besides, there's a secret advantage in view,
For your garments must always look better than new—
It stands to true sense, that while napping with you
'Twould be hard if your clothes didn't get a nap too.
And thus you'll be found, like a bird in the nest,
With your wings on your bead, ready feathered and drat.
To be sure, for economy's sake, 'twould be well,
With a rugged " Rap-Based" to cover your shell—
You know what a " Bap. lessee is by report,
"Tie a coat made on purpose for men of your met
Thus. your Constable's dress will wear better std
(He that takes hints in time, will grow wise when he's younner)—
Besides, when you're taking a mouthful of test.
On the roost, as I said, like a bird in the nest,
'Twill be giving a chaste to the "family mat,"
Mulled up like yourselves, to march into a " Ike."
They'll have nothing to do—but to strut and to swagger ;
And aping your airs, with a staff and a dagger,
Command the poor lieges, in Majesty's name,
If they've silver or gold to deliver the same;
And (stealing a leaf from your orderly books.)
Swear " they've cause to suspect them, because of their looks—.
" That 'tie prov'd they're a spleious indigenous knaves.
" And hatchets of reason, and publican slaves,
" And for fear that their cub should keep revels In pay,
" They've good grounds to suspect they'd best take It away"-
-So make up foe the losses your inland blockade
Must cases in their regular branch of fres teed%
Should you see in the dark, a reputable thief,
Or a person respect', to your certain belief,
Frequenting a river. canal, dock, or basis,
'Ti. plain that be could net be there without treason :
As you'll guess what he's thinking of, there all alone, •
It must be with intent to do sosseibing unknown ;
To steal, or to poach, or to drawn in the water—
Take him up—he'll go nigh to be hanged for manslawshise.
Should a rogue be so lost to eternal disgrace,
As to prove he's a pious false knave to your face.
As soon as you see him admitting the fact,
Comprehend the reUnqueot ad. pm. is the act.
Never trouble yourselves when you've nothing to do,
But discharge it of hand—and some fresh game pursue;—
.Should you meet in your rounds with some foe of old time.
Take him up l—'ds enough you respect him of crime—
There's no need of a charge—we such nonsense descry,
Seise your prey, as a spider lays hold of a fly—
Straight bone him, pro lieno—'tis clear lab and blood.
lie might have committed some fact if he would—
Drag him down to the den--see your triumph complete.
And tell him revenge in such safety is sweet—
Tho' no crime ks contmitted—yet still yeas were right,
You had grounds to respect, and were justified quite.
All you that's 'lecherous, spritefol, and smart.
With the good of yourselves and the country at bean.
That like carrion crews in a rookery, strive,
Who shall deepest, in search of the dirty work, dive—
AU you unto menial diniplinance used,
And that makes the most noise, wiU be sure to be &used
To fill the top-places—the way that the crows
That's the worst of black game, tills the best et the bought.
'Tim laid down in my book—that's plain sew to a fool—
A slave's the best hand at tyrannical rule—
And 'twas said eother day by an ancient most knowing,
That old thieves make the best of all thief-catchers ries ;
So by the same rule of contrary we learn,
Old slaves make the best of slave-driven in turn.
Then, Muter. ! be grateful for what you can catch,
And keep regular hours as becomes a good wateh.—
Now, neighbour, with circumspect capituladeo,
retail all the duties of every man's station :
You'll be sure to take care, and commit false report,
And be found where the worst malefacten resort;
Moreover, you'll know every room in each house.
Every cupboard and crook that could shelter a mostes.—
Every cranny and chink—every bole In the wall—
But you need not look after the Rat-helee at all :
Search well every place where their dirt they deposit,
Every sewer, every drain, every sink, every closet
On such matters momentous, you know bangs the fats.
And the honour and glory of every free state.
Secondarily, Masters, pick up all you bear,
Let no whisper in secret escape from your ear;
But if people will mumble their words to themselves,
You'll be sure to find out that they're lecherous elves--
So write what you think they intended to my.
That's the that, &sautes; and lawfullest way.
'Tis only by knowing, what subjects are think*.
That the mightiest Empires are hindered fees sinking.
And fourthly, the Watch who has got longest ears
Will be soonest made Just-ass, above his compeers.
And sixthly, and lastly. let no man deride
Tour authority, while you've got sword, by year side ;
And now to conclude, If not awed by your series,
Quoit them down with your weapons, like baces-fed heaves.
That's the properest way fur reserving the peace.
And behaving like ancient and quiet Polies.—
And this is your charge,—eo bemoan and make merry,
And suspect both the years sad the &met
Wightall, Sept.—, IA& DOI34IERRIL