words, The Marquis of Cai*abas bids me entreatTo lay this poor gift at Your Majestj^s feet. By St. George, said the king, you re a messenger fine:Why comes not to court this fail* marquis of mine ?Now, hasten. Sir Walter, and bid, do you see?The Chancellor of the Exchequer come unto me. PUSS IN… … 256 FAVOURITES OF A NURSERY VI By iiatiiie generous, frank, and gayAnd proudly brave was William Grey.The village giris that tripped alongThe fragrant field at harvest tide.Would pause amid their peasant songAnd blushing archly glance aside,When Williams rich and mellow toneGave joyous echo to…
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