Of Piccolo-nians shrillest of the shrill;
Perspiring raver
Over a semi-quaver;
Who tunes his pipes so well, he’ll tell you that
The natural key of Johnny Bull’s—A flat.
Demon of discord, with mustaches cloven—
Arch impudent improver of Beethoven—
Tricksy professor of charlatanerie—
Inventor of musical artillery—
Barbarous rain and thunder maker—