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

by W. S. Gilbert

Old Tim knew a trick worth a dozen of that,

So he called for his stick and he called for his hat.

"I'll cover myself with cheap glory—I'll go

And wallop the Frenchmen who live in Soho!

"The German invader is ravaging France

With infantry rifle and cavalry lance,

And beautiful Paris is fighting her best

To shake herself free from her terrible guest.

"The Frenchmen in London, in craven alarms,