XVI + 

“I’ll trounce some of the members,” cried the Prince, + 

“I’ll put a mark against some rebel names, + 

I’ll make the Opposition-benches wince, + 

I’ll show them very soon, to all their shames, + 

What ’tis to smother up a Prince’s flames; + 

That ministers should join in it, I own, + 

Surprises me!⁠—they too at these high games! + 

Am I an Emperor? Do I wear a crown? + 

Imperial Elfinan, go hang thyself or drown! + 