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Musa Pedestris - Three Centuries of Canting Songs - and Slang Rhymes [1536 - 1896] by John S. Farmer
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V

For if the cull should be down.
And catch you a fileing his bag, [6]
Then at the Old Bailey you're found,
And d--m you, he'll tip you the lag. [7]

VI

But if you should slape his staunch wipe [8]
Then away to the fence you may go, [9]
From thence to the ken of one T-- [10]
Where you in full bumpers may flow.

VII

But now I have finish'd my rhime,
And of you all must take my leave;
I would have you to leave off in time,
Or they will make your poor hearts to bleed.

[1: rogue or horse-thief]
[2: prowl about]
[3: well-dressed victim; walk]
[4: give signal to confederate]
[5: Notes]
[6: robbing]
[7: get you transported]
[8: steal; handkerchief]
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