English poem
Bestriding his stallion, the strand-watchman answered
by J. Lesslie Hall (1856–1928)
Bestriding his stallion, the strand-watchman answered, The doughty retainer: "The difference surely 30 'Twixt words and works, the warlike shield-bearer Who judgeth wisely well shall determine. This band, I hear, beareth no malice
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