And my nigh made the general blink,

And they pull like twin bats fresh from Hades,

And they’re quick as a demimonde’s wink.

Oh, it’s often I’m late at formations,

And it’s taps I completely disdain.

And my bunk, it brings tears from the captain,

And the cooties are at me again.

But when there’s a piece in the mire,

With her muzzle just rimming the muck,

Then it’s hustle for me and my beauties—