I am not come here for to laugh or to jeer,

But for a pocketfull of money, and a skinfull of beer;

To show some sport and pastime,

Gentlemen and ladies in the Christmas time.

If you will not believe what I do say,

Come in the Turkish Knight—clear the way.

Enter the Turkish Knight.

Open your doors, and let me in,

I hope your favors I shall win;

Whether I rise, or whether I fall,