English poem
The Advance Guard
by Clifton Bingham (1859–1913)
Then marched they forth unto the fray A battle fierce took place next day; I'm told it was a fearful fight, That lasted quite from morn till night.
Through hail of shot and rain of lead, His Rebel band the Tiger led; And found that when the fight was done A brilliant victory was won.
In vain King Leo's gallant band (The Prince of Tails was in command) Essayed the Rebel force to beat— The effort ended in defeat.
Their cocoa-nuts, with deadly aim, The Monkeys threw, but all the same; Though Jumbo streams of water poured, The enemy a victory scored.