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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6695, 2 October 1882, Page 4

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AUGUST. I amarebel, and the rebels’chief, (EtjTPTiAN soldiers)— And a right good chieftain too ; I publicly disclaim any interested aim, Or self-ambitious view ; But when I’ve freed the laud From the greedy foreign band I’ll take j.II Power o’er ; "No English bonds we’ll pay. But you all may go and play ; For I’ll never, never tax you more. (E.S.) —What never ? No, never I (E.S.)—W at never ? Well, hardly ever ! (8.5.) —Then give three cheers, not faint nor brief, For our gallant leader and generous chief. I've done my best to satisfy you all. I’ve given you lots of loot; I cheered you on your way The Christian dogs to slay ; 1 b de you stab and shoot. And plenty more you’ll have If you only will be brave. • And work your guns aright. You shall all be rich for life. And be victors in the strife, For I never, never lose a light, What, never? No, never J ■ hat. never ? Well, hardly ever! Then give three cheers, not faint nor brief. For our tender-hearted and skilful chief. SEPTEMBER. I was a rebel and the rebels’ chief, (bsoush soldiers)— And a bloodth rsty rebel too ; Oh. pray don’t speak so strong, You are really iu the wrong; I was always fond of you. No blood 1 wished to spill, It was all against my will That the mob your friends did slay; When you gained each a victory, I was always full of glee. And for you I never ceased to l^ay. What, never? No, never! What, never? ; Well h ixdly ever ! Then give a rope and respite brief To the pious murdering rebel chief. ; , —“Aimodeus” in the I\,Z. MaiU;