And thus show her thanks for my kindness to her;
I’ll not pinch her ears, nor tread on her paw,
Lest I should provoke her to use her sharp claw;
I never will vex her nor make her displeased,
For pussy don’t like to be worried and teased.
GENTLE BOSSY
Thank you, pretty cow, that made
Pleasant milk to soak my bread,
Every day and every night,