[To John Murray, June 29, 1821. " So Canning and Burdett have been quarrelling: if I mistake not,
the last time of their single combats, each was shot in the thigh by his Antagonist; and their
Correspondence might be headed thus, by any wicked wag."]

Brave Champions! go on with the farce!
Reversing the spot where you bled;
Last time both were shot in the . . .;
Now (damn you) get knock'd on the head!