The Glutton
A STURGEON, once, a glutton famed was led
To have for supper all, except the head.
With wond’rous glee he feasted on the fish;
And quickly swallowed down the royal dish.
O’ercharged, howe’er, his stomach soon gave way;
And doctors were required without delay.
THE danger imminent, his friends desired
He’d settle ev’ry thing affairs required.
Said he, in that respect I’m quite prepared;
And, since my time so little is declared,
With diligence, I earnestly request,
The sturgeon’s head you’ll get me nicely dressed.
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