The chambermaid, whom he was wont to greet,

And by the thread to rouse when time to meet:

ARE these your knavish tricks, replied the dame,

With eyes upon her maid that darted flame;

When I by chance observ'd about your toe,

A thread one night, I then resolv'd to know

Your scheme in full, and round my own I tied

A clue, on which I thoroughly relied,

To catch this gay gallant, that you pretend

Your husband will become, I apprehend.