I had some things that I called mine lyrics

I had some things that I called mine —

And God, that he called his,

Till, recently a rival Claim

Disturbed these amities.

The property, my garden,

Which having sown with care,

He claims the pretty acre,

And sends a Bailiff there.

The station of the parties

Forbids publicity,

But Justice is sublimer

Than arms, or pedigree.

I'll institute an "Action" —

I'll vindicate the law —

Jove! Choose your counsel —

I retain "Shaw"!