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But soon this scene of cozey fuss Was changed to prospects queering The blunt ran shy, and Bobby brush'd, To get more rag not fearing; To Islington he quickly hied, A traveller there he dropped on; The traps were fly, his rig they spied And ruffles soon they popped on. When evening came, he sought not home, While she, poor stupid woman, Got lushed that night, Oh, saw his sprite, Then heard the knell That bids farewell! Then heard the knell Of St. Pulchre's bell! Now he dangles on the Common.

[1: Notes; ale-house] [2: walk around] [3: rob passers-by] [4: police] [5: girl] [6: money; went off] [7: notes or gold] [8: object] [9: handcuffs] [10: drunk] [11: Notes]

FLASHEY JOE [Notes] [1826]

[By R. MORLEY in Universal Songster, ii. 194].