Despite his grief the good man smiled.

“Much more than you expect you'll see.

“But hold your tongue, and come with me;

“For if your chattering is heard,

“Away will fly the timid bird;

“And you will spoil our daughter's game.”

Who was surprised? It was the dame.

Her anger burst into a flame

As she the nightingale espied

Which Kitty held; she could have cried,