A B C D E F G H I J K L M a b e d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r To see a butcher kill a hog, is no news; This hare hunts the dog, Tho' all of you know, Most dogs hunt the hare— But here it's not so. To see a poor man and a rich, is no news; Is your name Nick, sir, Or Old Harry, I insist you tell before We marry. To see a cat catching a mouse, is no news; Some rats take delight to gnaw Houses down— I want to build a good House of my own. To see a bird picking at fruit, is no news; You see I am playing here, Too, too, too, too; When I've done with my flute, I'll give it to you. To see a greyhound catch a hare, is no news; The bear runs away, the Lamb is pursuing; If he catches the bear, There'll be terrible doing. To see an eagle spread her wings, is no news; Take care, grandpapa, lest You should fall, And if you want your Chair—pray call. To see a weaver throw his shuttle, is no news; You'll all be amazed to See me get in, And much more surprised If I get out again. To hear of a Frenchman eating a frog, is no news; Don't hollo! 'Tis only a knife, You never stuck a pig So easy in your life. To see a gardener gather a salad, is no news; My voice is so fine, And so charming the tune, I expect for to sing at The opera soon. To see a man get a boat, is no news; If I once get my legs in As far as my knees, The rest will slip down With a great deal of ease. To see a dog baiting a bull, is no news; Good lack a daisy! How you grin, To see a poor ram Try to spin. To see a tailor making a coat, is no news; Step into my boat, I'll give you a row, I'm an excellent waterman, All of you know. To see a man fish in a moat, is no news; My lather is good, and My razor is keen, In two minutes time, I'll shave you quite clean. To see a miller grinding corn, is no news; I blow and I run, And I run and I blow, And which I do best, I'm sure I don't know. To see a shoemaker hammer his leather, is no news; Mr. Buck, I wish you luck. Mr. Hound, your most profound. To see a good boy read his book, is no news; I'll roast ye, and baste ye, But who will may taste ye. To see a beau at his toilet dress, is no news; Mr. Horse, you don't play Fair, but cheat: Mr. Nag, you say so, Now you're beat. To see a high-bred horse when prancing, is no news; Come foot it, my dears, And when you've done, I'll eat you for supper, Aye, every one. To see a lady drinking of tea, is no news; First of all, I'll shoot this clown, And then I'll bring his bow wow down. To see a boy swim in a brook, is no news; Spare me, good Mr. Fish, I didn't molest you. I'll spare you no longer Than till I dress you. To see a cat steal milk from a pan, is no news; Hark forward, huzza, He can't get away: And he's not buck enough To stand at a bay. To see a cobbler mending a shoe, is no news; 'Tis alvays my vay, To cheat ven I can, Yet for all that I be A very goot man. To see a haymaker using of rakes, is no news; What I have got in the pan, I shall eat if I can, And this cake on the shelf, I shall keep for myself. To see a barrel made by a cooper, is no news, Hur will fight hur foes For the honour of Wales, And if the French come, They shall turn their tails. To see wrestlers kicking shins, is no news; I'll lay a penny, you don't get many. I'll knock down all, and swallow the ball. To hear a parrot say, pretty Poll, is no news; Like a lady I shine, I'm so fat and so fine; I've a right I suppose, To a shade for my nose. Monkey Riding a Bear. At J. Kendrew's, Colliergate, York, Little Folks may be supplied with a great variety of Little Books. |