O Lud!

Now Sister Anne, I call to thee,

Look out and see:

Of course about the bridge you view them rally

And sally,

With many a wherry, sculler, punt, and cutter;

The Fishmongers’ grand boat, but not for butter,

The Goldsmiths’ glorious galley,—

Of course you see the Lord Mayor’s coach aquatic,

With silken banners that the breezes fan,