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Auckland Times, Volume 2, Issue 57, 13 February 1844, Page 1

Sam Slick’s Opinion of an English Footman. —“ Now do, Mr. Poker, that’s a good soul, now do squire look at the sarvants. Do you hear that feller, a blowin’ and a wheesin’ like a hoss that’s got the heaves? Well he is so fat and lazy, and murders beef and beer so, he has got the assmy, and walkin’ puts him out o’ breath - aint it beautiful! Faithful old servant that, so attached to the family, which means the family prog. Always to home! which means he i« ahvavs eatin’ and drinkin’, and hante time to go out. So respectful ! which means bowin’ is an everlasting’ sight easier, and safer too, nor talkin’ is. So honest! which means, parquisites covers all he takes. Keeps every thin’ in such nice order! which means he makes the women do his work. Puts every thin’ in its place, he is so methodical! which means there is no children in the house, and old aunty always puts things back where she takes ’em from. For she is a good bit ofstuffis aunty, as thin, tough, and supple as a painter’s pallet knife. Oh l ord ! how I would like to lick him with a bran new cow hide whip, round and round the park,.every day an hour afore breakfast, to improve his wind, and teach him how to mend his pace. I’d repair his old bellowses for him I know.” - Sam Slick in England .