But the natives ov thot counthry,

Sure, would take a lot ov batin',

For a foine young sthrappin' feller

They think moighty pleasint atin'.

An' they wint an' told the King, sor,

Him called Hulla-bulla-loo.

"Ye come from Oirland, sor?" sez he.

"Bedad!" sez Oi, "thot's true."

Thin he whispered to the cook, sor;