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In piteous case he waded through,
and gained the slippery side,
Where grinning crouds were gathered round
to mock his fallen pride.
They led him to a neighbouring pump,
to clear his dismal face,
Whence cold and heartless home he slunk,
involv’d in sore disgrace.
And many a bill for damage done.
his father had to pay,
Take warning youthful drivers all
from Jehu’s first essay.


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