Nan the tub woman out of Whitechapel,

Was also invited to go,

And, as she was 'kin to the couple,

She swore she the stocking would throw;

So having all gather'd together,

As they appointed to meet,

And being all birds of a feather,

They presently flocked to the Fleet.

But when at Fleet Bridge they arrived,

The bridegroom was handing his bride,