Of my noisiest playthings off up-stairs,

On account of this very distinguished guest.

Then every room was turned upside down,

And all the carpets hung out to blow;

For when the Bishop is coming to town

The house must be in order, you know.

So out in the kitchen I made my lair,

And started a game of hide-and-seek;

But Bridget refused to have me there,

For the Bishop was coming—to stay a week—