The best for an invalid ’tis found;
It’s better than gruel; with sago vies;
Or with the cradled babe’s supplies.
I like beef-tea! I like beef-tea,
I’m satisfied, and aye shall be,
With the brew I love, with the brew I know,
And take it wheresoe’er I go.
If the price should rise, or meat be cheap
No matter! I’ll to beef-tea keep.
I love—oh, how I love to guide