The Spoonbill Generator

I promise not to mention lice [Roland]

If you'll not mention fleas [TG]

I shan't say 'germs' for any price [Roland]

Or make you ill-at-ease [P]

It simply wouldn't seem too nice [TG]

Witholding my advice: [Roland]

Return each favour fifty-fold [TG]

Zinc for silver, lead for gold [Roland]

I promise not to go to France [TG]

If you'll not mention Greece [Roland]

I sha'n't take e'en the slightest chance [TG]

With flag nor fleur-de-lys [Roland]

'T'would not be worth the song and dance [TG]

In such a circumstance: [Roland]

Return each favour hundred-fold [P]

New for little, big for old [Roland]

I promise not to fall asleep [P]

Unless you bite mine ear [Roland]

I sha'n't disturb your slumber deep [TG]

With muted squeals of fear [Roland]

I'll leave you with your prancing sheep [TG]

To look before they leap: [Roland]

Return each favour ten for one [TG]

Moon for morning, night for sun [Roland]

I promise not to slit your throat [P]

If you'll not sing that song [TG]

I shan't attempt to milk your goat [P]

Or wear your spangled thong [TG]

But as I founder in the moat [Roland]

I'll learn these words by rote: [TG]

Return each favour nine times nine [Roland]

Milk for brandy, cream for wine [TG]