Boots and shoes, and stockings and breeches,
Tailoring, washing, and extra stitches,
Pen, ink and paper, are all so dear,
I wish the thirty ducats were here!
The money—(I trust you will speedily send it!)
I promise faithfully to spend it;
Yes, dear parents, you never need fear,
I live very strictly and frugally here.
When other students revel and riot,
I steal away into perfect quiet,