Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 191
jesty To the manor of Sir Geoffrey,There to plant a hawthorn-tree. Heralds, soldiers, lords, and ladies. With her rode, a gorgeous train.Splendid as a fairy pageantMoving over hill and plain. 675 676 THE JOYOUS TRAVELERS [June, Oh, a knight of knights was Geoffrey! Fairest virtues in him grew;Right… … Bold in battle, wise in counsel; Ever had he served so wellQueen and country that his sovereign Bade him some fond wish to tell. Loyalty and love have led me,Not the thought of any gain.Then the Queen, Yet sign of favorT is our wish thou shouldst obtain. By thy grace, then, answered Geoffrey,This…
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