And the gay little Prince was there, of

course,

Prancing along on his rocking-horse,

In his white silk nightgown fine.

Wee Willie Winkie, he shook with fear:

"Oh, what would I give, my mamma dear,

To sleep in that bed of mine! "

Quite over the town the tumult spread:

From many a window a nightcapped head

Came cautiously popping out;