His coat was rough, his hat was sleek,

The frost had nipped both nose and cheek;

But as he walked he softly sung,

Those words so often on his tongue,

Loved Arabella!

To Camden Town try not the way,

The snow has fallen thick to-day:

This was a comrade’s last good-bye,

But bold he said “For her I’ll try,”

Loved Arabella!