In torture,—and all for me!

'Twas a beautiful speckled and glossy trout;

And when from the water I drew him out,

On the grassy bank as he floundered about,

It made me shivering cold,

To think I had caused so much needless pain;

And I tried to relieve him, but all in vain:

O never, as long as I live, again

May I such a sight behold!

But, what would I give, once more to see