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ROBERT OF LINCOLN.

Merrily swinging on briar and weed,
 Near to the nest of his little dame,
Over the mountain-side or mead,
 Robert of Lincoln is telling his name:
   Bob-o'-link, bob-o'-link,
   Spink, spank, spink;
Snug and safe is that nest of ours,
Hidden among the summer flowers.
       Chee, chee, chee.

Robert of Lincoln is gaily drost,
 Wearing a bright black wedding coat;
White are his shoulders and white his crest,
 Hear him call in his merry note:

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