Says the COCK I was standing, And thinking no harm, When I saw Robin fall, I gave the alarm.
I gave the alarm With such a loud crow, If he'd been but asleep, I'd have wak'd him I know.
The TURKEY was suddenly rous'd by a noise, Which he knew to be Mr. Chanticlear's voice; When the Bat he beheld in pursuit of the Sparrow, But never saw either his bow or his arrow.
Says the BAT I was constable, Sir, of the night, Though my candle was out, I've a pretty good sight.
I pursu'd the murderer To the barn door, He was took by the Cuckoo, I know nothing more.
Says the APE I saw the Sparrow take flight The Cock gave the alarm and my beast he took fright, And good reason I have to remember it well, For upon the hard ground on my bottom I fell!
Says JUDGE HAWKE you are Such a murdering elf, I think I shall kill you, And eat you myself.
So he eat up the Sparrow, The rest got away, They thought it not safe Near such Justice to stay.
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