If a sentinel, smoking, he happened to catch,

Instead of a hiding he gave him a match.

A caress took the place of a clout on the ear,

That is, when a war correspondent was near.

He distributed photos of Godfearing Huns

Feeding babies with Beef Broth, Bananas and Buns,

And snapshots of Willie that caught his gay glance

And others depicting him weeping for France.

The fame of Von Hofbrau spread over the land,