I have seen the Landholders without a rap—
I have seen Joanna Southcote—I have seen
The House of Commons turned to a tax-trap—
I have seen that sad affair of the late Queen—
I have seen crowns worn instead of a fool’s cap—
I have seen a Congress doing all that’s mean—
I have seen some nations, like o’erloaded asses,
Kick off their burdens—meaning the high classes.