[Ravannes:]
The blissful pleasure I profess
Of such a meeting overjoys me.
I have not language to express
The joy I feel, and that annoys me;
Though with blessings beset,
As I roam the world through,
I can never forget
My first meeting with you.
[Erminie:]
I beg, I beg that you'll not now,
Some other day when more collected,
You may decline, protest and vow
With metaphors you've recollected.
Though with worries beset,
It is equally true,
I shall never forget
My first meeting with you.
[All:]
Though with blessings beset,
It is equally true,
I/He shall/will never forget
My/His first meeting with you.
Though with blessings beset,
It is equally true,
I/She shall/will never forget
My/Her first meeting with you.
[Cadeaux (slightly intoxicated):]
Hallo!
what's the row, what's the rumpus?
[Ravannes:]
Silence!
[Cadeaux:]
Stow it, don't you thump us!
[Ravannes:]
We've a bold game on tonight!
Be mum, be steady!
[Cadeaux:]
Fly, all right.
[Ravannes:]
Since hospitably you extend
Your favours I'll present my friend,
My friend the Baron,
you will find him quite an oddity;
Strange in his habits, in his manner and address,
Priz'd as a curio, a saleable commodity,
Erratic and original you see;
Yes, yes,
My friend the Baron's quite a feast
Of phrase and customs of the East;
Acquir'd the Arab tribes among;
Expressive, what one might call strong.
[All:]
His friend the Baron's quite a feast
Of phrase and customs of the East;
Acquir'd the Arab tribes among;
Expressive, what one might call strong.
[Cadeaux:]
I'm proud to meet yer, how d'ye do,
Old Cockalorum, how are you?
[Chevalier:]
Cockalorum, Cockalorum.
[Cerise:]
Somewhat vulgar, scarce decorum.
[Ravannes:]
My friend the Baron's quite a feast
Of phrase and customs of the East;
Acquir'd the Arab tribes among;
Expressive, what one might call strong.
[All:]
His friend the Baron's quite a feast
Of phrase and customs of the East;
Acquir'd the Arab tribes among;
Expressive, what one might call strong.