“It’s long,” said the Knight, “but very, very beautiful. Everybody that hears me sing it⁠—either it brings the tears into their eyes, or else⁠—”

“Or else what?” said Alice, for the Knight had made a sudden pause.

“Or else it doesn’t, you know. The name of the song is called ‘Haddocks’ Eyes.’ ”

“Oh, that’s the name of the song, is it?” Alice said, trying to feel interested.

“No, you don’t understand,” the Knight said, looking a little vexed. “That’s what the name is called . The name really is ‘The Aged Aged Man.’ ”