THE MARRIAGE OF COCK ROBIN AND JENNY WREN.
Then followed him the Lark,
For he could sweetly sing;
And he was to be the clerk
At Cock Robin's wedding.
The Goldfinch came on next,
To give away the bride;
The Linnet, being bridesmaid,
Walked by Jenny's side;
And as she was a-walking,
Said, "Upon my word,
I think that your Cock Robin
Is a very pretty bird."
The Bullfinch walked by Robin,
And thus to him did say,
Pray, mark, friend Robin Redbreast,
That Goldfinch dressed so gay ;
What though her gay apparel
Becomes her very well?
Yet Jenny's modest dress and look
Must bear away the bell."
Then came the bride and bridegroom;
Quite plainly was she dressed,
And blushed so much, her cheeks were
As red as Robin's breast.
But Robin cheered her up;
"My pretty Jen," said he,
"We're going to be married,
And happy we shall be.”