Lady Blanche forgive me, but you’d tell another tale
If only for a little while your wishes might prevail;
O learn to be contented, if the world be full of care,
The Duchess and the Dairy maid, be sure has each her share
The Duchess and the Dairy maid, be sure has each her share.
Second verse continued:
see you merry as a lark, it is not so with me;
But I might be as joyous too, if I were half as free:
You wear your bridal garb to-day, you give both hand and heart,
While I for riches wanted not, with liberty must part: