English poem
The King's Return
by Clifton Bingham (1859–1913)
With clash of brass and drums that banged, With flags that flew and bells that clanged, They celebrated, as you see, The King's return from victory.
Rejoicings reigned on every hand, The noise was great, the music grand; They bought up all the butchers' shops, Gave everyone free steaks and chops.
Buns, nuts and cakes were given away, The children had a holiday; His people came from far and nigh To see King Leo riding by.
The cavalry were there, of course, And everyone next day was hoarse; For 'twas not often they could see A King return from victory.
Next day the King an order gave That he would distribute His medals to his soldiers brave, Both cavalry and foot.
The medals were the very best— Some putty and some tin; The King unto each hero's breast Affixed them with a pin.