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William Schwenck Gilbert - The Susceptible Chancellor
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The law is the true embodiment
Of everything that`s excellent.
It has no kind of fault or flaw,
And I, my lords, embody the Law.
The constitutional guardian I
Of pretty young Wards in Chancery,
All very agreeable girls - and none
Is over the age of twenty-one.
A pleasant occupation for
A rather susceptible Chancellor!

But though the compliment implied
Inflates me with legitimate pride,
It nevertheless can`t be denied
That it has its inconvenient side.
For I`m not so old, and not so plain,
And I`m quite prepared to marry again,
But there`d be the deuce to pay in the Lords
If I fell in love with one of my Wards:
Which rather tries my temper, for
I`m SUCH a susceptible Chancellor!

And every one who`d marry a Ward
Must come to me for my accord:
So in my court I sit all day,
Giving agreeable girls away,
With one for him - and one for he -
And one for you - and one for ye -
And one for thou - and one for thee -
But never, oh never a one for me!
Which is exasperating, for
A highly susceptible Chancellor!
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