And Erin's praises were encor'd.
Thus when the pleasant song was heard,
Hibernia's minstrel was preferr'd;
Nor from the voice or in the eye
Was there a hint of jealousy:
Nay, while they took their parting glass,
These sentiments were heard to pass.
"The Thistle, Shamrock and the Rose
May challenge all the world at blows:
English and Irish names are known,—