'Twould be a shame to roast him,

Here let them wed.' This ends the tale.

'Yes, wed at once before us;

And all day long throughout the vale

We'll sing as bridal chorus,

"Ha--haw--haw! were got you safe at last,

Got you by the skirt, too--got you firm and fast,

You scamp, you!"'

[HILDEBRAND AND HADUBRAND.]

DAS HILDEBRANDLIED.