[Since the entry of the United States all the English-speaking peoples
are in alliance for freedom.]
I think our SHAKSPEARE, gone this many a year
To some rich haven where the poets throng
And Ruler of Ten Cities wrought in song
And spired with rhythmic music, high and clear,
Still finds his England something close and dear,
Rejoicing when her justice baffles wrong
And willing her to wrestle and be strong.
I think he bides by England and is near.
And, in the purpose of his Overlord,
His weaving spirit, still in cloudless youth
With minstrelsy made perfect, throws a cord
That rings the continents in its magic reach
To gather all who share his English speech
In one firm warrior bond of troth and truth.
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"LET LAWS AND LEARNING..."
"I should add that Viscount Harberton sees a chance for his own
order in the circumstance that, while the poor man's child is
driven to school by the inspector, the rich man can 'boot the
spy out,' and so confer on his children the priceless boon of
complete illiteracy. Shall we live to see a House of Lords that
makes its mark?"--_Observer._
Some of them, we believe, are under the impression that they have done
so already.
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