Ah, ch—would I were safe in bed!

There’s cold without and cold within my head.

’Tis time this little maid should be along:

I’ll while away the time with a ch—ch—song.

Song, “Mercutio.” Air, “French Sneezing-Song.”

I’m really very stiff and cold

As you can very plainly see;

This mild spring weather here, somehow,

Has raised the very deuse with me.

My eyes are getting red and weak,