With those who may think proper to invite me.

If there's a wedding in the neighbourhood,

I smell it out, nor scruple to be there

Sans invitation; then, indeed, I shine,

And make a full display of all my wit,

'Till the guests shake with laughter; I take care

To tickle well the master of the feast;

Should any strive to thwart my purpose, I

At once take fire, and load him with reproach

And bitter sarcasm; 'till at length, well fed,