Old Song

St. George he was for England; St. Dennis was for France.
Sing, "Honi soit qui mal y pense."

St. George he was for England; St. Dennis was for France.
Sing, "Honi soit qui mal y pense."

Old Rose is dead, that good old man,
We ne'er shall see him more;
He used to read more

Old Rose is dead, that good old man,
We ne'er shall see him more;
He used to wear an old blue coat
All buttoned down before.

I'd just as soon a beggar as king,
And the reason I'll tell you for why;
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I'd just as soon a beggar as king,
And the reason I'll tell you for why;
A king cannot swagger, not drink like a beggar,
Nor be half so happy as I.
. . . .
Let the back and side go bare.

A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.

A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.

This animal is very malicious; when attacked it defends itself.
[Fr., Cet animal est tres mechant;
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This animal is very malicious; when attacked it defends itself.
[Fr., Cet animal est tres mechant;
Quand on l'attaque il se defend.]