But the maiden soon found

She must drag him right round,

For he could not his steps at all guide.

While his arms stuck out still,

Like the sails of a mill—

How young Flanagan laughed till he cried!

And called out, "Take care, Tom, what sweet words you are saying;

For the breach of a promise you'll not like the paying."

"What are breaches of promise?" said Donoghue laughing,

Who was not so well versed as his friend was in chaffing.