What a lover is he that has…

What a lover is he that has nothing to give, But a look, and a vow and a sigh? Silly maid, take me word, you should know how to live, Before you lie so ready to die.

How stupid a pair are the bridegroom and bride. Who wed but for cooing and billing; Oh, how dull will they be, at they fit side by side, If it happens they're not worth a shilling.

At first, by good luck, every hour of the day, 'Tis my darling, my soul's dearest pleasure; But at last says the wife, I want money to pay. Come, give it, my heart's richest treasure!

"But I have it not, sweeting!"—This theme may bread strife— "Come, let us be cooing and billing"— Go, barbarous husband—go, termagant wife— So it happens when not worth a shilling.