There were some who did not like it,--there are always such, one knows,
Who Ancient Order patronise, and Modern Style oppose.
Particularly one Old Man, who plainly did not see
Laying down his long-held power, and submitting tranquilly
To this fine young German Emperor, &c.
_He_ was no CINCINNATUS, and he did not love the plough,
So he talked, inspired the Papers, and, in fact, roused lots of row.
For this man of Blood and Iron, when thus laid upon the shelf,
Found that long control of others did _not_ mean control of self,
_Or_ this fine young German Emperor, &c.
Then this fine young German Emperor, who aims to lead the dance,
Has a very trying _vis-a-vis_, that fractious dame, _La France_,
To keep step with that lady, without treading on her train,
Would tax Terpsichore herself; _he_ finds the effort vain;
Does this fine young German Emperor, &c.
So this fine young German Emperor has got a stiffish task,
That all his strength will occupy, and all his tact will task.
Let us wish him patriot wisdom, _and_ respect for Elder Fame,
And then he'll give his country peace, and leave a noble name,
This fine young German Emperor, all of the modern time!
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A ROUGH CROSSING.
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