The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard

by W. S. Gilbert

That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!

In serving writs I made such a name

That an articled clerk I soon became;

I wore clean collars and a brand-new suit

For the Pass Examination at the Institute:

And that Pass Examination did so well for me,

That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!

Of legal knowledge I acquired such a grip

That they took me into the partnership,