The Spirit of the Nation/Epigram (unlisted)

by Terræ Filius (James Clarence Mangan)

EPIGRAM

TOUCHING THE TARIFF AND INCOME TAX.

When I see Peel and Co.'s plans thus give birth
To want and woe 'mong Englishers and Scotchers,
"O, pardon me, thou bleeding peace of earth,
That I am meek and gentle with such botchers!"