1. When his gifts came to us unexpectedly
I began to think of them, without doubt

2. And I said, it is not my neighbor's habit to be kind
Nor do I think, or suspect him to be lying

3. Except that the lads, without a doubt
Erroneously brought them to my door

4. And forced upon me, against the miser's will
My tongue of gratitude for the likes of him is tired