Comic verses on the death of the 4th Duke of Queensberry.

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Old Nick, He whisked his tail so blew and cocked his Eye, and looked askew, "Oh! Oh! quoth He "I've got old Q The star of Piccadilly In wings of sulphur down He flew -- All London, Take your last adieu: there! there! He claws away old Q The star of Piccadilly And now may this be said for Q that right or wrong He'd still pursue whatever object pleased his view; He neither cared for me or you; But ran each vice and folly through for ever seeking something new; still to Engagement strictly true at length he gave the Devil his due And Died a Boy of Eighty two at his house in Piccadilly