A two-balled flag in place of pennant,

What do you say to taking me

As flag-lieutenant?"

When William next waylaid his fair,

He had his glittering "aiglets" on;

Rope upon rope of gold was there,

And now his rival's look was wan;

He tried a bitter sneer, to greet

This "peacock preening in the sun";

But Miss Belinda thought them "sweet"....