English poem
EDWIN'S PILLS, &c, SONG
by John O'Keeffe (1747–1833)
Margaretta first poffest, I remember well, my breast, With my row, dow, dow, derro; With my restless heart next play'd Martha, wanton, floe-ey'd maid, With her tantarararo.
She to Catherine gave place, Kate to Betsy's am'rous face, With my, &c. Mary then, and gentle Anne, Both to reign at once began, With their, &c.
Jenny next—a tyrant she, But Rebecca set me free, With my, &c. In a week from her I fled, And took Judith iwith myn her stead, With her, &c.
She possess'd a wond'rous grace, But she wanted Susan's face, With my, &c. Isabella's rolling eye Eclips'd Susan's presently, With her, &c.
Brown skinn'd Bess I next obey'd, Then lov'd Nanny, red hair'd maid, With her, &c. None cou'd bind me, I am free, Yet love all the fair, I see, With my, &c.