Of course entirely against one’s will.

It makes us rather wear the honest beard,

Than fly to barbers whom we know not of.

Thus custom makes Gorillas of us all;

Although we falter in our resolution,

As lathered over with best Windsor soap,

Expecting a severe cut every moment,

We contemplate our beard with jaundiced eye,

And so prepare for action—

Soft I vow—’tis done—Oh, feel here!