Les scandales du sucre sont aussi vieux que le produit.
- I own I am shocked at the purchase of slaves,
- And fear those who buy them and sell them are knaves;
- What I hear of their hardships, their tortures, and groans
- Is almost enough to draw pity from stones.
- I pity them greatly, but I must be mum,
- For how could we do without sugar and rum?
- Especially sugar, so needful we see;
- What, give up our desserts, our coffee, and tea?