"You think, no doubt, I'm sighing for that felon Peter Gray:

That I was his young woman is unquestionably true,

But not since I began a-keeping company with you."

Then Gilbert, who was irritable, rose and loudly swore

He'd know the reason why if she refused to tell him more;

And she answered (all the woman in her flashing from her eyes),

"You mustn't ask no questions, and you won't be told no lies!

"Few lovers have the privilege enjoyed, my dear, by you,

Of chopping off a rival's head and quartering him too!

Of vengeance, dear, to-morrow you will surely take your fill!"