On chair, on floor or on table,

Quæ Genus did not own a fear

That there was any danger near,

So left them till the day should break

And fev'rish nature bid them wake;

When, yawning round the sporting closet,

Some groom brought in their morning posset;

And, hobbling off as they were able

To mount their horses at the stable,

They left the Knight their humble thanks,