My late wife said that she preferred
A man with rear well-rochestered
As sign she safely could expect
Good service, manners and respect
From one whose oath to womankind
Was thus in bright red underlined.
Wherefore I, reverencing her,
Bow down to Lady Rochester.
My wife was wise before her time;
So I believe the marks that I'm
Accumulating will be prized
When most women have recognised
Bed's better with a man who's been
Subjected to the discipline
Of Lady R, and make no date
Without an R-certificate
