There was one who was famed for the number of things He forgot when he entered the ship: His umbrella, his watch, all his jewels and rings, And the clothes he had bought for the trip. He had forty-two boxes, all carefully packed, With his name painted clearly on each: But, since he omitted to mention the fact, They were all left behind on the beach. The crew was complete: it included a Boots — A maker of Bonnets and Hoods— A Barrister , brought to arrange their disputes— And a Broker , to value their goods. A Billiard-marker , whose skill was immense, Might perhaps have won more than his share— But a Banker , engaged at enormous expense, Had the whole of their cash in his care. There was also a Beaver , that paced on the deck, Or would sit making lace in the bow: And had often (the Bellman said) saved them from wreck, Though none of the sailors knew how. "Just the place for a Snark !" the Bellman cried, As he landed his crew with care; Supporting each man on the top of the tide By a finger entwined in his hair. "Just the place for a Snark ! I have said it twice: That alone should encourage the crew. Just the place for a Snark ! I have said it thrice: What I tell you three times is true." a young man of Madras , e balls were constructed of brass, When jangled together, They played “ Stormy Weather ”, And lightning shot out of his ass. A Python, I sho For it needs a doctorAnd has the Measles yearly. However, if you feel inclined To get one (to improve your mind, And not from fashion merely), Allow no music near its cage; And when it flies into a rage Chastise it, most severely. I had an Aunt in Yucatan Who bought a Python from a man And kept it for a pet. She died , because she never knew These simple little rules and few; — The snake is living yet.