Burlesque Plays and Poems

by Unknown

Alla Francese overo in Gusto Romano?

When you command, 'tis done as soon as spoke.

Queen. A civil fellow! Play us the "Black Joak." [Music plays.

[Queen and Ladies dance the "Black Joak."

So much for dancing; now let's rest a while.

Bring in the tea-things. Does the kettle boil?

Tat. The water bubbles and the tea-cups skip,

Through eager hope to kiss your royal lip. [Tea brought in.

Queen. Come, ladies, will you please to choose your tea;