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

by W. S. Gilbert

A DERBY LEGEND

Emily Jane was a nursery maid—

James was a bold Life Guard,

And John was a constable, poorly paid

(And I am a doggerel bard).

A very good girl was Emily Jane,

Jimmy was good and true,

And John was a very good man in the main

(And I am a good man, too).