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

by W. S. Gilbert

Alphonso, who in cool assurance all creation licks,

He up and said to Emmie (who had impudence for six),

"Miss Emily, I love you—will you marry? Say the word!"

And Emily said, "Certainly, Alphonso, like a bird!"

I do not recommend a newly-married pair to try

To carry on as Peter carried on with Sarah Bligh,

But still their shy behaviour was more laudable in them

Than that of Peter's brother with Miss Sarah's sister Em.