Nay, turn not away your proud head;

You’ll like it, I know, when you try.

If moisture the Herring betray,

Drain, till from moisture ’tis free;

Warm it through in the usual way,

Then serve it for you and for me.

A piece of cold butter prepare,

To rub it when ready it lies;

Egg sauce and potatoes don’t spare,

And the flavour will cause you surprise.