On the Presentation of the Vermilion Bow

Vermilion bows, unbent as yet,
Were left me, and apart I stored them.
Now have I here distinguished guests,
To whom I cordially award them.
And ready be the drum and gong!
We'll feast them, well the whole morn long.

Vermilion bows, unbent as yet,
Were left me, and on frames I strung them.
Now have I here distinguished guests;
Right proud am I to be among them.
Then ready be the drum and gong!
We'll honour them the whole morn long.

Vermilion bows, unbent, have I,
And had them cased for their protection.
Now have I here distinguished guests,
And such as win my true affection.
Then ready be the drum and gong!
We'll drink to them the whole morn long.