With a visage as old as an ape's;

Saffron son-of-a-gun,

He was fond of his fun,

And much given to frolics and japes.

Once in his way,

As Ah Sid was at play,

A big bumblebee flew in the spring.

"Jap butterfly!"

Cried he, winking his eye;

"Me catchee and pull off um wing!"