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THOMAS WINTERBOTTOM HANCE

IN all the towns and cities fair
 On Merry England's broad expanse,
No swordsman ever could compare
With Thomas Winterbottom Hance.

The dauntless lad could fairly hew
A silken handkerchief in twain,
Divide a leg of mutton too—
And this without unwholesome strain.