Boy, fill me a bumper! as long as I live, ~ The patriot fair for my toast must I give: ~ Here's a health to the sex of every degree, ~ Where sweetness and beauty with firmness agree.

No more will I babble of times that are past, ~ My wish is, the present forever may last; ~ Already I see sulky George in despair, ~ Should he vanquish the men - to vanquish the fair!

Of Greeks and of Romans enough has been said, ~ To Codrus and Brutus full tribute been paid: ~ O'er musty old heroes no longer I'll dream, ~ Living beauty and virtue enliven my theme.

Fill a bumper again, boy and let it go round, ~ For the waters of youth in claret are found; ~ The younkers shall know, I've the courage to dare ~ Drink as deep as the best to the patriot fair.