Is PLUTUS quite the hero-king

That money-worms would have us think?

And is there, truly, anything

Of music in the metal's clink?

Perhaps you have a heart and brain,

And have a heart and brain to sell!

If not—I think 'tis pretty plain

Le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelle!

Is Bacchus quite the handsome rake—

The gay and fascinating youth—