Pinned to Mrs Riddell's carriage
written in 1794
If you rattle along like your Mistress's tongue, Your speed will outrival the dart: But, a fly for your load, you'll break down on the road, If your stuff be as rotten's her heart.
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If you rattle along like your Mistress's tongue, Your speed will outrival the dart: But, a fly for your load, you'll break down on the road, If your stuff be as rotten's her heart.