English poem
EDWIN'S PILLS, &c, SONG
by John O'Keeffe (1747–1833)
Christians are so good, they say, Tender souls as e'er can be! Let them credit it who may; What they're made of let, us see.
Christian drovers, charming trade! Who so careful cattle drive; And the tender Christian maid, Sweetly skinning eels alive.
Tender tonish dames, who take Whip in hand, and drive like males; Have their ponies nick'd—to make The pretty creatures cock their tails.
Christian boys will shy at cocks, Worry dogs, hunt cats, kill flies; Christian Lords will learn to box, And give their noble friends black eyes.