  John Gilpin riding John Gilpin was a citizen Of credit and renown, A train-band captain eke was he Of famous London town. John Gilpin’s spouse said to her dear, “Though wedded we have been These thrice ten tedious years, yet we No holiday have seen. “To-morrow is our wedding-day, And we will then repair Unto the Bell at Edmonton, All in a chaise and pair. “My sister and my sister’s child, Myself and children three, Will fill the chaise; so you must ride On horseback after we.” He soon replied, “I do admire Of womankind but one; And you are she, my dearest dear, Therefore it shall be done. “I am a linen-draper bold, As all the world doth know, And my good friend the calender Will lend his horse to go.” Quoth Mrs. Gilpin, “That’s well said; And for that wine is dear, We will be furnished with our own, Which is both bright and clear.” John Gilpin kissed his loving wife; O’erjoyed was he to find, That though on pleasure she was bent, She had a frugal mind. |
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