Which made her look prouder and prouder;

His hair stood on end with surprise,

And hers with pomatum and powder.

The business was soon understood;

The lady, who wish’d to be more rich,

Cries, Sweet sir, my name is Milwood,

And I lodge at the Gunner’s in Shoreditch.

Rum ti, &c.

Now nightly he stole out, good lack!

And into her lodging would pop, sir!