Old Shellover

T. Chanler

'Come!' said Old Shellover.

'What?' says Creep.

'The horny old Gardener's fast asleep;

The fat cock Thrush

To his nest has gone;

And the dew shines bright

In the rising Moon;

Old Sallie Worm from her hole doth peep:

Come!' said Old Shellover.

'Ay!' said Creep.