For the Mouse is a creature of great personal valour by Benjamin Britten Lyrics

For the Mouse is a creature
Of great personal valour
For this is a true case--
Cat takes female mouse
Male mouse will not depart
But stands threat'ning and daring
If you will let her go
I will engage you
As prodigious a creature as you are

For the Mouse is a creature
Of great personal valour
For the Mouse is of
An hospitable disposition