Versos English Mary Howitt Peter.--Nay, I shall not. I shall sit down under this tree

English poem

Peter.--Nay, I shall not. I shall sit down under this tree

by (1799–1888)

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Peter.—Nay, I shall not. I shall sit down under this tree; I’ve had nothing but ill-luck to-day. Come, sit down by me, And I’ll tell you all, Zedekiah, for I feel quite forlorn; Oh dear! oh dear! I’m lamed now!—I’ve sate down upon a thorn!