A farmer of an honest fame,

One morning to his landlord came:

"Alas, my lord," he weeping said,

"Gored by my bull, your ox is dead.

What must be done?" "The case is plain,"

Replies the lord; "the creature slain,

The owner of the bull must pay;

Let it be done without delay."

"Heav'n give your worship long to live!

I hope you will a good one give,