A Sequel to Don Juan — page 166: what you’re looking at

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DON JUAN. 157 IIT. Tis said you have a spirit of your own ; (Most ladies have): a will too,—(there again Amidst the sex you stand not quite alone )— And that your maids of honour to restrain When they’re too forward and familiar grown, Your royal hand has not been raised in vain, And they have felt ’tis made of sterling stuff :— I wish you’d give old Wellington a cuff. lV. And p’rhaps while you’re about it, it would be As well if the same wholesome discipline Were dealt to each one of the Ministry ;— And as it is a feat in which you shine, ’T would save the Morning Chronicle and me The task of lashing it. The grace divine, Beneath whose smile your Majesty exists, Has taught you how to use your royal fists. vs, But why communicate their electricity Unto the young Field-Marshal? for they say He’s skilled in duties of sweet domesticity— A truth which outward signs seem to display. Think of his youth—his meekness—and simplicity ; And when your Majesty is angry, pray The younger General spare—’twill be much bolder And also better to chastise the older. COmiclbooks.conn