Christ Church

"A night, a day past o'er—the time drew nearThe morning came—I felt a little queer;Came to the push, paid some tremendous fees;Passed, and was capped and gowned with marvellous ease.

"Then went to the Vice-Chancellor to swearNot to wear boots, nor cut or comb my hairFantastically;—to shun all sins,As playing marbles or frequenting inns;

"Always to walk with breeches black or brown on;When I go out to put my cap and gown on;With other regulations of the sort, meantFor the just ordering of my comportment.Which done, in less time than I can rehearse it, IFound myself member of the University!"