"My tale," I sighed, "might weary:

Enough to say, there's none but me

To welcome Caoch O'Leary."

"Vo, vo, vo!" the old man cried,

And wrung his hands in sorrow;

"Pray lead me in, astore machree,

And I'll go home to-morrow.

My peace is made, I'll calmly leave

This world so cold and dreary,

And you shall keep my pipes and dog,