(Still you're quite green enough if your friends all speak true).

Oh, I fear you are out both of temper and tune,

But I'll give you a song which shall banish care soon."

Then he whetted his whistle, and clearing his voice,

In a very gruff tone sang this ditty so choice:—

"Oh, those that like, let them be sad,

For my part I'll be merry.

A life like theirs would drive me mad,

So I'll be jolly, very.

If Cupid should catch hold of me,