Meanin’ that “who the devil would deceive,
Must rise uncommon early,” I believe.
That is the precious time to pick a salad,
As happened to the fellow in my ballad;
Who carried off the booty, as the Fox
Took the fair Hen from the two fighting Cocks.
NEAR HAVANNA
It was down near Havanna town, ho!
It was down near Havanna town, low,
That I saw a mortal fight,