Old Jack is a sturdy good fellow, And serves their Majesties well; He's here and he's there, and he's everywhere, And does more than I can tell. [Illustration] [Illustration] Each year, as the day comes round, The king and his royal train Set off on a tour through the wide wide world, And sweep over mountain and plain. * * * * * His Majesty fails not to visit Every clime that's not too hot, To look in upon both high and low, From the palace down to the cot. [Illustration] [Illustration] Jack Frost has a busy time then, But he's helped and advised by the Queen, That all may be right when the King goes forth, And everything fit to be seen. * * * * * That the King may have pleasant travel, And no stone hurt his royal toe, Her Majesty spreads all over the earth, A carpet of downy snow. [Illustration] [Illustration] Fine mirrors the King delights in: None are finer than Jack can make: And in matchless sheets of crystal clear He lays them on river and lake. * * * * * The trees, all naked and drear, He robes in the purest white,