A was an Archer, who shot at a frog, B was a Butcher, and had a great dog. C was a Captain, all covered with lace, D was a Drunkard, and had a red face. E was an Esquire, with pride on his brow, F was a Farmer, and followed the plough. G was a Gamester, who had but ill-luck, H was a Hunter and hunted a buck. I an Innkeeper, who loved to carouse, J was a Joiner, and built up a house. K was King William, once governed this land, L was a Lady, who had a white hand. M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold, N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold. O was an Oyster girl, and went about town, P was a Parson, and wore a black gown. Q was a Queen, who wore a silk slip, R was a Robber, and wanted a whip. S was a Sailor, and spent all he got, T was a Tinker, and mended a pot. U was a Usurer, a miserable elf, V was a Vintner, who drank all himself. W was a Watchman, and guarded the door, X was Expensive, and so became poor. Y was a Youth, who did not love school, Z was a Zany, a poor harmless fool.

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