Wealthy thieves

But tis well known that justice winks at crimes

A saying thats in season at all times

Or why should the poor sinning starving clown

Meet jail & hanging for a stolen crown

While wealthy thieves with knaverys bribes endued

Plunder their millions & are not pursued

Nay at the foot of Tyburns noted tree

They do deserving deeds & still go free

Where others suffer for some pigmy cause

They all but murder & escape the laws

Skulking awhile in briberys dirty den

Then start new gilt & pass as honest men

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