My conduct to reprove is all in vain,
For what I've done I mean to do again.
Madam, your bridegroom's in an awkward case;
This night I do intend to take his place."
And while upon her countenance he pores,
The guests agree to kick him out of doors.
"The deuce is in the beggarman," they cried;
"He means to either beg or steal the bride."
"No, no," says he, "I claim her as my own."
He smil'd and then he did himself make known,