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Poem
April 21, 1738
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Satirical verse tale depicting a dialogue in Dublin between the Primate of Armagh and Dean Swift, debating the causes of mob unrest: coin debasement versus Swift's influence, warning of dangers in reducing currency value.
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A Y and N O. A Tale from Dublin, done into Verses
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To Dublin's high Seat sat Primate and Dean,
Both dress'd like Divines, with Band and Face clean
Quoth Hub of Armagh, the Mob is grown bold.
Ay, ay, quoth the Dean, the Cause is old Gold:
No, no, quoth the Primate---if Causes we sift,
This Mischief arises from witty Dean Swift.
The smart one replied, there's no Wit in the Case:
And nothing of that e'er troubled your Grace.
Tho' with your State leave your own Notions you split
A Bolter by Name is no Bolter of Wit.
Tis Matter of Weight, and a mere Money Job ;
But the lower the Coin, the higher the Mob.
Go tell your Friend Bob. and other great Folk,
That sinking the Coin is a dangerous Joke.
The Irish dear Joys have enough Common Sense.
To treat Gold reduc'd like Wood's Copper Pence.
Tis pity a Prelate should die without Law;
But if I say the Word---take care of Armagh.
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To Dublin's high Seat sat Primate and Dean,
Both dress'd like Divines, with Band and Face clean
Quoth Hub of Armagh, the Mob is grown bold.
Ay, ay, quoth the Dean, the Cause is old Gold:
No, no, quoth the Primate---if Causes we sift,
This Mischief arises from witty Dean Swift.
The smart one replied, there's no Wit in the Case:
And nothing of that e'er troubled your Grace.
Tho' with your State leave your own Notions you split
A Bolter by Name is no Bolter of Wit.
Tis Matter of Weight, and a mere Money Job ;
But the lower the Coin, the higher the Mob.
Go tell your Friend Bob. and other great Folk,
That sinking the Coin is a dangerous Joke.
The Irish dear Joys have enough Common Sense.
To treat Gold reduc'd like Wood's Copper Pence.
Tis pity a Prelate should die without Law;
But if I say the Word---take care of Armagh.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Political
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Dean Swift
Primate Armagh
Coin Debasement
Dublin Mob
Irish Satire
Wood's Pence
Poem Details
Title
A Y And N O. A Tale From Dublin, Done Into Verses
Subject
Satire On Coin Debasement And Mob Unrest In Dublin
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Quoth Hub Of Armagh, The Mob Is Grown Bold.
Ay, Ay, Quoth The Dean, The Cause Is Old Gold:
This Mischief Arises From Witty Dean Swift.
But The Lower The Coin, The Higher The Mob.
That Sinking The Coin Is A Dangerous Joke.