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diff --git a/32275.txt b/32275.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed8c563 --- /dev/null +++ b/32275.txt @@ -0,0 +1,731 @@ +The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Bankrupt, by James Parkerson + + +This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with +almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + + + + +Title: The Bankrupt + or Advice to the Insolvent. A Poem, addressed to a friend, with other pieces + + +Author: James Parkerson + + + +Release Date: May 6, 2010 [eBook #32275] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: ISO-646-US (US-ASCII) + + +***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE BANKRUPT*** + + +Transcribed from the 1806 S. Kitton edition by David Price, email +ccx074@pglaf.org. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, +UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was +made. + + + + + + THE BANKRUPT, + + + OR + + _ADVICE TO THE INSOLVENT_, + + A POEM, + + ADDRESSED TO A FRIEND: + + WITH + + OTHER PIECES. + + * * * * * + + _BY JAMES PARKERSON_, _JUN._ + LATE OF YARMOUTH. + + * * * * * + + _NORWICH_: + PRINTED AND SOLD FOR THE AUTHOR BY S. KITTON, + WHITE-LION-LANE; + SOLD ALSO BY CROSBY AND CO. LONDON; KEYMER, + YARMOUTH: AND ALL OTHER BOOKSELLERS. + + * * * * * + + PRICE ONE SHILLING. + 1806. + + + + +THE BANKRUPT. + + + * * * * * + + Oft have you pray'd me, when in youth, + Never to err from paths of truth; + But youth to vice is much too prone, + And mine by far too much, I own. + Induced to riot, swear, and game, + I thought in vice t'acquire a fame; + But found the pois'ning scenes of riot + Soon robb'd my mind of joy and quiet. + The usual course of rakes I ran, + The dupe of woman and of man. + Careless of fortune's smile or frown, + My desk I left t'enjoy the town, + At folly dash'd in wisdom's spite, + Idled by day, revell'd by night: + But short was the delusive scene, + And I awoke to sorrow keen. + Debt press'd on debt: I could not pay, + And found that credit had its day. + No friend to aid, what should I do? + I made bad worse: to liquor flew: + For when my bill-book I survey'd, + I shrunk, as if I'd seen my shade; + And to drive terror from my mind, + Drank on, and care gave to the wind: + But wine nor words can charm away + The banker's clerk who comes for pay. + Payment is press'd, the cash is gone: + Too late I cry, 'What must be done?' + Horror! a docket struck appears: + I look aghast, my wife's in tears. + The naked truth now stares me in the face, + And shows me more than one disgrace. + My keys a messenger demands; + While, as a culprit often stands, + The humbled bankrupt lowers his view, + And sees the law its work pursue. + Soon comes of all his goods the sale, + Which, like light straw before a gale, + The hammer-man puffs clean away, + And cries, 'They must be sold this day.' + They are so, and I'll tell you how: + At loss you'll readily allow. + Then comes the tedious, humbling task, + To answer all commiss'ners ask; + And those who mean to act most fair + Will at first meeting e'er appear, + To questions ask'd will answer true, + And clearly state accounts to view. + A second he need not attend, + But if not may perhaps offend. + Happy the man who then can lay + His hand upon his heart, and say, + 'You all my books and deeds may scan: + I'm honest, though distressed man. + My own just wants, and losses great, + Have brought me to this low estate.' + Then comes the last dread meeting on, + Dreadful to such as will act wrong, + And through dishonesty or shame + Evasive answers 'tempt to frame: + For vain his shifts; howe'er he try, + He can't elude the searching eye + Of lawyers, who'll in all things pry: + His private foibles e'en must out-- + Grievous exposure 'tis no doubt! + And if he's fraud'lent found, must go + To witness scenes of vice and woe; + Of liberty deprived, to wail + His faults and folly in a gaol: + But should his conduct seem least fair, + England's blest laws will set him clear; + Not only so, but means will give + T'enable him again to live: + For such the law, that when 'tis found + There's fifteen shillings in the pound, + A handsome drawback he's allow'd, + When, 'stead of shamed, he may look proud; + And be his div'dend e'er so low, + They'll never let him coinless go. + Yes, be it e'er a Briton's pride, + That mercy in his courts preside. + But e'er he's paid, he must await + T'obtain a fair certificate. + Some cases there however are + Which, at first view, may seem severe: + Suppose his creditors are ten; + Four sign, the rest refuse: what then? + If their demand exceed the four + They'll keep the bankrupt in their pow'r; + And although he has all resign'd, + If unproved debts remain behind, + Inhuman creditors then may + His body into prison lay, + Where oft the wretch, to sooth his grief, + In dissipation seeks relief. + Sometimes a parent may prevent + Unmeaningly the law's intent; + And merc'less creditors decline + The hapless debtor's deed to sign, + In hopes the father may one day + The long-neglected son's debts pay. + + [Picture: Decorative image] + + + + +THE WRETCHED PAIR. + + + Oh, sir! I pray, before you leave this life, + Extend forgiveness to my injured wife. + Why cast her from your presence? Say the cause? + Faithful she's kept the strict connubial law's. + The seven years I pass'd with her in love, + She e'er a faithful, virtuous wife did prove. + Was she too gay in dress to please your mind, + That you to her so long have been unkind? + Did she too much in company appear? + She scarcely did that twice or thrice a year. + I'm told you say her manners were too high: + 'Twas you who view'd her with a scornful eye; + And that because she'd little store of wealth, + Which still was lessen'd to improve her health. + Say, should the want of wealth produce such strife, + When virtue only guided her through life? + I loved her: though her fortune was so scant, + Her fond endearment made me feel no want; + And spite of all that malice yet has done, + We are, though parted, still two hearts in one. + What was it then that canker'd thus your mind, + And made you to her many virtues blind? + Why did she ever sullen pride receive? + Contempt a female heart must ever grieve. + Th'unfeeling world, when adverse gales prevail, + Arraign your conduct, at your actions rail: + Should fortune smile, your company they'll crave, + And swear you may their all command and have; + But should a change of fortune e'er take place, + Their friendship's gone, and they'll e'en shun your face: + So long as you a guinea free can spend, + Talk nonsense, and drink hard, you'll be a friend: + They'll say you're clever, generous, and wise; + But, if you're poor, the same will you despise. + Creatures like such too many have I found, + And sorry am so many still abound. + Fathers, like other men, will change with times, + And, when it nothing costs, will wink at crimes; + But if assistance you should ever crave, + Their answer is, 'I wish you in the grave.' + My worthy sire will part with good advice, + But with his guineas is extremely nice; + For me cares little, but too much for's store: + He only grieves because it is not more; + And once when he was bidding me adieu, + Said 'twas much cheaper to keep one than two, + Meaning to say he grudged to keep my wife: + This was the logic he had learn'd in life. + Had nature gifted him with callous heart, + Less tender feeling could he e'er impart? + But to return to female cause again: + Why should she from me sever'd still remain? + The only cause I have her not in view + Is the contempt she e'er received from you. + When at your house, she such did ever find: + 'Twas that alone which hurt her peace of mind. + Not long ago she came yourself to see; + But did you ask her any thing of me? + In tears she told you I was in distress: + You with much anger did such words express: + ''Tis half your fault,' said you with scornful brow. + That charge is false, the world and I well know. + Nor did you to her any time impart + Sweet consolation to assuage her heart; + But cheerful went abroad your friends to see, + While home she kept to brood on misery. + One fault she did commit, I've heard you say: + 'Twas without leave quitting your house one day; + But why she did so, was to each one plain: + Who with such treatment could with you remain? + Oft is the world deceived by artful mien: + The real temper must at home be seen. + Your's I've experienced, and that times not few, + And it has forced me oft to flee from you. + When pride of wealth becomes our only God, + We deal with others with an iron rod. + Had you, when I in bus'ness spent the day, + Ta'en up some bills, or any debts then pay, + I had done well; but you, to save your pelf, + Left me to grapple with the world myself. + For charities' sake, another way pursue, + That, as I wish, I may speak well of you: + To wretched son and wife your hand extend: + Fulfil your promise: then you'll be my friend. + Give us for once but wherewithal to toil, + And we'll with industry improve the soil: + Speak but your wish; I'll work on any plan, + And prove myself a grateful, honest man. + + [Picture: Decorative image] + + + + +LINES +ON +THE DEATH OF LORD NELSON. + + + * * * * * + + The fleets of haughty France and Spain + No more will triumph on the main, + Though Nelson is no more: + Our hero's blood was dearly bought; + To conquer them he bravely fought, + And died in vict'ry's arms. + + 'We'll avenge his death,' all seamen cry, + 'We'll fight, we'll conquer, or we'll die, + And e'er their force deride: + Our little ones shall lisp his name, + And to acquire a Nelson's fame + Shall ever be their pride.' + + Before cold death had closed his eyes, + Cover'd with wounds, the hero cries, + 'Is victory our own?' + 'We've conquer'd,' cried the valiant crew. + He smiling bade them all adieu, + And died without a groan. + + Yet, ere he flew, he did enquire, + How many ships were then on fire, + And others that had struck: + Well pleased the hero then was seen, + When told the number was fifteen; + For England was his care. + + Then with a bright benignant smile, + Imploring blessings on our isle, + Bade Collingwood farewell: + To the Supreme, all good and just, + His ashes we consign, in trust, + They'll be revived in heav'n. + + + + +WRITTEN EXTEMPORE, +_On Receipt of a Letter_, _dated Sept._ 26, 1806. + + + I've read your letter o'er and o'er again, + Happy to find you faithful do remain, + Besides forgiveness; though too much I fear, + I long have made you victim to despair. + You say two years with fervency I strove + To keep affection, constancy, and love; + But soon as crosses came upon my mind, + Was careless of you, and appear'd unkind. + I knew my home was neat, serene, and nice; + But, ah! that home I lost, allured by vice. + Soon as you fled, a different scene in view, + Gone all attention soon as I lost you. + The quick retort was always in my ears, + You've drown'd a virtuous wife in sorrow's tears. + Soon as I found all hopes to meet you fled, + I pray'd I might be number'd with the dead: + Oblivion's aid I oft invoked by drink, + I could not meditate nor dared to think. + You say it cost you tears to write to me; + But they'll disperse when you a convert see. + Long I've invoked a pardon from above, + To make me worthy of the wife I love: + Return, and till my days are at an end, + I'll prove protector, guardian, and a friend. + The converse delicate, the smile sincere, + Will check the sigh, and stop the rising tear; + Cheerful as formerly we'll pass our life, + A happy husband I, and you the wife. + + [Picture: Decorative finis] + + * * * * * + +_Kitton_, _Printer_, _Norwich_. + + + + +***END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE BANKRUPT*** + + +******* This file should be named 32275.txt or 32275.zip ******* + + +This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: +http://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/3/2/2/7/32275 + + + +Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions +will be renamed. + +Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no +one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation +(and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without +permission and without paying copyright royalties. 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