Big feats are given, rich and rare,

Of which, I own, I have had my share,

But nothin’ ever tasted quite

So good, as on that star-lit night!

An’ when the sap was boilin’ there

Till we could taste it in the air,

We wood-land boys with hearts awhirl,

Each took a cupful to his girl,

An’ cuddled down with her an’ ate,

With just the white snow for a plate.