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I wouldn't say a word that could be construed as injurious, But to find a mother younger than her son is very curious, And that's a kind of mother that is usually spurious. Taradiddle, taradiddle, tol lol lay!

Ld. Chan.

Go away, madam; I should say, madam, You display, madam, Shocking taste. It is rude, madam, To intrude, madam, With your brood, madam, Brazen-faced! You come here, madam, Interfere, madam, With a peer, madam. (I am one). You're aware, madam, What you dare, madam, So take care, madam, And begone!

ENSEMBLE.

Fairies (to Queen).

Let us stay, madam,
I should say, madam,
They display, madam,
Shocking taste.

It is rude, madam,
To allude, madam,
To your brood, madam,
Brazen-faced!

We don't fear, madam,
Any peer, madam,
Though, my dear madam,
This is one.

They will stare, madam,
When aware, madam,
What they dare, madam—
What they've done!

Peers.

Go away, madam;
I should say, madam,
You display, madam,
Shocking taste.

It is rude, madam,
To intrude, madam,
With your brood, madam,
Brazen-faced!

You come here, madam,
Interfere, madam,
With a peer, madam.
(I am one).

You're aware, madam,
What you dare, madam,
So take care, madam,
And begone!

Queen. (furious).	Bearded by these puny mortals! I will launch from fairy portals All the most terrific thunders In my armoury of wonders!
Phyl. (aside).	Should they launch terrific wonders, All would then repent their blunders