“They were sold, Kaiser Wilhelm,” the young Prince cried,

“Those French who would march to Berlin;

For there’s poor little Denmark, and Austria too,

They’ve all been obliged to cave in.”

“Yes, I’ve had a good time!” Kaiser Wilhelm replied,

Though there’s one little flaw, I confess;

That obstinate Pope is the thorn in my side,

Or else I’m a perfect success.”

T.S.G.