Of this fine young German Emperor, &c.
He'd "mastered the new Spirit," which (how kind!) "he'd not oppose."
Social reform or Education he'd not treat as foes,
But keep step with the "Tendencies" which else might trip his toes,
And thus he'd "head the movement," and would lead it (by the nose?),
This fine young German Emperor, &c.
Now surely this is better far than all the old parade
Of tyranny in mufti, and of greed in masquerade;
And of this young German Emperor, whatever may be said,
Or of his new vagaries, you'll allow he knows his trade,