And now you shall hear we parted soon.

On Saturday morn, as I may say,

As she, on her pillow, consulting lay;

The devil came in the midst of the game,

And took her away both blind and lame.

On Sunday, friends, I can dine without

A scolding wife, or a brawling out,

Enjoying my bottle, and my best friend,

And is not this a noble week's-work end.