 For saddle-tree scarce reached had he, His journey to begin, When, turning round his head, he saw Three customers come in. So down he came; for loss of time, Although it grieved him sore, Yet loss of pence, full well he knew, Would trouble him much more.  Punch - Page 316edited by - 1892Full view - About this book
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...The stones did rattle underneath, As if Cheapside were mad. John Gilpin at his horse's side Seiz'd fast the flowing mane, And up he got, in haste to ride, But soon came down again; 48 For saddle-tree scarce reach 'd had he, His journey to begin, When, turning round his head, he saw... | |
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