'Tis little I could care for Pearls
‘Tis little I could care for Pearls
Who own the ample sea
Or Brooches when the Emperor
With Rubies pelteth me
Or Gold who am the Prince of Mines
Or Diamonds when have I
A Diadem to fit a Dom
Continual upon me





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