Of William to play us this trick,

Sets everything all topsy-turvy,

And banishes trade to Old Nick,

The Shopkeeper sighs with vexation,

The Milliner moans in despair;

In the West there is wild tribulation;

Teeth grinding and tearing of hair.

Farewell to the Season! The hunter

Of husbands is baulked of her game.

There is grief in the bosom of Gunter,