“ I will accede.  Be henceforth gifted 
With everlasting power to stand 
Without a maiden’s finger lifted 
Or touches from a harlot’s hand. 
No trusty tongue shall waste your money ; 
Nor sight of cunnie.” 
 
The man rejoicing, went his way 
Exclaiming “ Thanks beyond expression ” 
He sought the Strand, and, sooth to say, 
Began to try his new possession. 
So, picking up a hoary harlot 
Who blushed quite scarlet 
 
At such immodest words addressed to her, 
Yet did not blush to ask five pounds, 
He took her home, and there confessed to her 
His admiration knew no bounds. 
And she agreed (vide the sequel) 
His power was equal. 
 
All night he kept his engine going 
Much to the lady’s satisfaction, 
Till in the morning, by her showing, 
His total (after due subtraction 
Of income-tax) was found in fine 
Eleven thousand and eighty nine ! 
 
Still, as through years the solid rocks stand, 
No weakness did this hero show. 
He still possessed a mighty cock stand 
When his fair mistress had to go, 
And he repaired to wash his balls 
Before he paid his social calls. 
 
But — Nemesis ! — The drawing-room 
Is not the place for exhibition 
Of that which satisfies the womb. 
At last involuntary emission 
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