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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