Kate firmly grasp the magic wand

Which served to found the human race,

The which to name were a disgrace,

Though dames the most refined employ it;

Desire it, and much enjoy it,

If good Catullus tells us true.

The father scarce believed his view,

But keeping in his bosom pent

His anger, to his wife he went,

And said, “Get up, and come with me.