Isn't allus th' furst i'th' fray;

He best proves his might an' mettle,

Who remains to win the day.

Monkey's an' vain magpies chatter,

But it doesn't prove em wise;

An it's net wi noise an' clatter,

Men o' sense expect to rise.

'Tisn't them 'at promise freely,

Are mooast ready to fulfill;

An' 'tisn't them 'at trudge on dreely