This was originally an impromptu of Dean Swift, written at the request of his favorite barber.
Over the door of a tippling-house in Frankford, Pa., is this:—
In this Hive we’re all alive;
Good liquor makes us funny;
If you’re dry, step in and try
The flavor of our honey.
ON A TAVERN-SIGN NEAR CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.
Rest, traveller, rest; lo! Cooper’s ready hand
Obedient brings “zwei glass” at thy command.