(And scarce gave time for fear)

The jewelled doll, who sprang from kings,

With farded cheek and flashing rings,

And left him lying here.

He sat upon a throne, pardye,

The ancient throne of Muscovy,

Smiling a harlot's smile,

And gave—the painted popinjay—

The word which no man might gainsay,

Tossing his curls the while.