A was an Archer, and shot at a Frog
B was a Butcher, and kept a Bull-dog
C was a Captain, all covered with Lace
D was a Drunkard, and had a Red Face
E was an Esquire, with insolent 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 was an Innkeeper, who loved to Bouse
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 Wench, and went about Town
P was a Parson, and wore a Black Gown
Q was a Queen, who was fond of good Flip
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, that did not love School
Z was a Zany a silly old Fool