Many nobles in Acheron Rho dismiss members of House Eridanus as simply glorified tax collectors and bankers, but this song tells another tale. Smitten by a charming and beautiful Tiberian woman, the author pines over their separation and swears to return to his love.
To the tune of The Yellow Rose of Texas:
There's a Red Tape in Tiber, I'm going there to see,
No other Feller knows her, Nobody known to me.
She cried so when I left her, It's like to break my heart,
And if we ever meet again, We'd never walk apart.
She's the sweetest little taxcode, That Tiber ever knew,
Her eyes are bright as paper, They sparkle like the Dow;
You may talk about your Clementine, And sing of Dolore(s),
But the Red Tape of Tiber, Is the only gal for me.
When the Ptolemy is flowing, The stars are shining bright,
She walked along the river, On a quiet summer night:
She said if you'll remember, We parted long ago,
I promised to come back again, And not to tax her so.
The song is often sung by Aquilan Legionaries who may wish to return to their own lovers at home. This version of the song is attributed to General Secretary Aquila Acedia.
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