Schwefelhans, the violinist;

And in wild and boisterous dances

Were the Hauenstein young peasants

Twirling round their buxom partners.

Groaning was the floor, and shaking

'Neath their feet and heavy stamping,

From the walls the plaster falling,

So uproarious was their shouting.

From afar, with turned-up noses,

Many dandies looked on sneering;