And gave 'em just the chance to snap;

And fools had thought they likely would

(That's German-made and rattle-trap);

They'd shout—the Kaiser said they should—

And, happen, wipe us off the map.

From snow to sand that shout has burst,

And German lies are well belied;

And flood calls field for who'll be first—

They're proud to share the Empire-pride.

It's them for Britain at the test;