Only Osten-Sáken,

Only Osten-Sáken.[28]

Ménshik, Admiral so wise,

To the Tsar writes and replies:

'Oh, dear Father Tsar,

'Oh, dear Father Tsar.

'Sáken is not worth a grain,

And your Royal youngsters twain[29]

They're no good at all!

They're no good at all!'