The Diverting History of John Gilpin : Shewing How He Went Further Than He Intended, And Came Safe Home Again

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The Diverting History of John Gilpin : Shewing How He Went Further Than He Intended, And Came Safe Home Again
Rogers, Bruce, 1870-1957, Former Owner. Dlc
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So like an arrow swift he flew, Shot by an archer strong; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song.
30 Digitized by VjOOQlC OF JOHN GILPIN Away went Gilpin, out of breath, And sore against his will, Till, at his friend the calender's, His horse at last stood still.
The calender, amazed to see His neighbour in such trim, Laid down his pipe, flew to the gate, And thus accosted him: 3i Digitized by VjOOQlC THE DIVERTING HISTORY 1PBM1P ri ^ % '^% ' *■ '''I,!'' f ^WWl'fi nflMI "What
...news? what news? your tidings tell; Tell me you must and shall ; Say why bareheaded you are come, Or why you come at all? " Now Gilpin had a pleasant wit, And loved a timely joke; And thus unto the calender, In merry guise, he spoke: 32 Digitized by VjOOQlC OF JOHN GILPIN "I came because your horse would come ; And, if I well forebode, My hat and wig will soon be here: — They are upon the road." The calender, right glad to find His friend in merry pin, Returned him not a single word, But to the house went in; 33 Digitized by VjOOQlC THE DIVERTING HISTORY Whence straight he came with hat and wig; A wig that flowed behind, A hat not much the worse for wear, Each comely in its kind.

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