In his rapture through the window.

Though indignant at the oil-drops

Which upon the wine are floating,

Just like comets in the ether,

Still he drinks and drinks with ardour;

Only while the tavern-keeper

Went to fetch him the sixth bottle

From the cellar, thus he spoke out:

"Thou, oh heart of an old coachman,

Now rejoice, for soon thou'lt harness