TO A COUPLE OF THAMES NAIADS

Row, ladies, row! It will do you good:

Pleasant the stream under Cliefden Wood:

When our skiff with the river drops down again,

Glad you will be of some iced champagne.

O, a boat on the river is doubly dear

When you've nothing to do but adore and steer.

Row, darlings, row! Whether stroke or bow

Is sweeter to look at, better to row,