As he did not hear one word they said,
And did not see what they could do,
As he ’gainst George his sword ne’er drew;
But always was governments’ friend:
Therefore he wonder’d what they mean’d.
In the year Fifteen it was well known,
How much his loyalty was shown,
In quenching that rebellious storm,
What brave exploits he did perform.
Now, said he, I’m old and faild,