I will twirl her zephyr—snatch her light umbrella,

Seize her hat, and snarl her glossy hair!"

On went the Whirlwind, showing many capers

One would hardly deem it meet to tell;—

Dusting Judge and Parson—flirting gown and papers,—

Discomposing matron, beau and belle.

"Whisk!" from behind came the long and sweeping feather,

Round the head of old Chanticleer:—

Plumed and plumeless biped felt gust together,

In a way they wouldn't like to hear.