That keeps the most seductive brand.

The Frenchman, tired of his ragoûts,

Covets the meat that Teutons use,

And charges like an avalanche

For German sausage, not revanche.

The Briton, vexed by rules austere,

Has heard the fame of German beer,

And nought his onward march can stop

While Munich holds a single drop.

The bold Italian stands prepared