Let hand the hand uplifted seek,

And pleasure fly from cheek to cheek;

Love too; but gently, nor astray,

And yet, deluder, yet in play.

Dance on; youth goes: but all’s not vain,

Young folks, if only you remain.

Dance on, dance on, ’tis joy to see;

We once were nimble e’en as ye,

And danced to give the oldest glee;

O wherefore add, as we, you too,