XXVIII + 

Lo! from the nearest barrack came, + 

Of old maids the divinity, + 

And comfort of each country dame, + 

The captain of a company. + 

He enters. Ah! good news to-day! + 

The military band will play. + 

The colonel sent it. Oh! delight! + 

So there will be a dance to-night. + 

Girls in anticipation skip! + 

But dinner-time comes. Two and two + 

They hand in hand to table go. + 

The maids beside Tattiana keep⁠— + 

Men opposite. The cross they sign + 

And chattering loud sit down to dine. + 