Versos English William Lyon Phelps Ix

English poem

Ix

by (1865–1943)

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See! Gismond's at the gate, in talk With his two boys: I can proceed. Well, at that moment, who should stalk Forth boldly--to my face, indeed-- But Gauthier, and he thundered "Stay!" And all stayed. "Bring no crowns, I say!"