Versos English Howard Futhey Brinton The Libertine

English poem

The Libertine

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He boasted a chivalrous birthright; “The ladies” he toasted in wine; He fumed at an off-color story, And spoke of “those sisters of mine.” Protected them all from designing Intrigue, conniving and pelf, Yet we all agreed in opining He’d protect no girl from himself.