Says she then I hope you will pay e'er I go?

Now a Louse, &c.

Says Prick-Louse my Jewel, I love you most dearly,

My Breast every Minute still hotter does grow,

I'll only says she for the Juice of my Barly,

And other good Drink in my Cellar below:

Now a Louse made him Itch,

Here a Scratch, there a Stitch,

And sing Cucumber, Cucumber ho.

Says he you mistake, 'tis for something that's better,