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XLVI.

{Tom Thumb’s Alphabet.]

A was an Archer, and shot at a frog,

B was a Butcher, and had a great dog.

C was a Captain, all covered with lace,

D was a Drunkard, and had a red face.

E was an Esquire, with pride on his brow,

F was a Farmer, and followed the plough,

G was a Gamester, who had but ill luck,

Howas a Hunter, and hunted a buck.

I was an Innkeeper, who loved to bouse,

J was a Joiner, and built up a house.

K was King William, once governed this
land,

L was a Lady, who had a white hand.

M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold,

N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.

O was an Oyster Wench, and went about
town,

P was a Parson, and wore a black gown.

Q was a Queen, who was fond of good flip,

R was a Robber, and wanted a whip.

S was a Sailor, and spent all he got,

T was a Tinker, and mended a pot.

U was an Usurer, a miserable elf,

V was a Vintner, who drank all himself.