A Gentleman + 

“He has robbed two clubs. The judge at Salisbury + 

Can’t give him more than he undoubtedly + 

Deserves. The scoundrel! Look at his photograph! + 

A lady-killer! Hanging’s too good by half + 

For such as he.” So said the stranger, one + 

With crimes yet undiscovered or undone. + 

But at the inn the Gipsy dame began: + 

“Now he was what I call a gentleman. + 

He went along with Carrie, and when she + 

Had a baby he paid up so readily + 

His half a crown. Just like him. A crown’d have been + 

More like him. For I never knew him mean. + 

Oh! but he was such a nice gentleman. Oh! + 

Last time we met he said if me and Joe + 

Was anywhere near we must be sure and call. + 

He put his arms around our Amos all + 

As if he were his own son. I pray God + 

Save him from justice! Nicer man never trod.” + 