He would joke with hyænas, returning their stare

⁠With an impudent wag of the head:

And he once went a walk, paw-in-paw, with a bear,

⁠"Just to keep up its spirits," he said.

He came as a Baker: but owned, when too late—

⁠And it drove the poor Bellman half-mad—

He could only bake Bridecake—for which, I may state,

⁠No materials were to be had.

The last of the crew needs especial remark,

⁠Though he looked an incredible dunce:

He had just one idea—but, that one being "Snark,"

⁠The good Bellman engaged him at once.