They bare a book, but little thought they soon would feel a stool.

Chorus: With a row dow, yes I trow,

They'll feel a three-legged stool.

The Dean, he to the Altar went, and with a solemn look,

He cast his eyes to heaven and read the curious printed book;

In Jenny's heart the blood upwelled, with bitter anguish full,

Sudden she started to her legs, and stoutly grasped the stool.

Chorus: With a row dow, at them now—

Firmly grasp the stool!

As when a mountain wildcat springs on a rabbit small,