Song I: Though the World Be A-Waning
July 6, 2023Shameful Death
July 6, 2023Sir Giles’ War-Song
Ho! is there any will ride with me,
Sir Giles, le bon des barrières?
The clink of arms is good to hear,
The flap of pennons fair to see;
Ho! is there any will ride with me,
Sir Giles, le bon des barrières?
The leopards and lilies are fair to see;
“St. George Guienne” right good to hear:
Ho! is there any will ride with me,
Sir Giles, le bon des barrières?
I stood by the barrier,
My coat being blazon’d fair to see;
Ho! is there any will ride with me,
Sir Giles, le bon des barrières?
Clisson put out his head to see,
And lifted his basnet up to hear;
I pulled him through the bars to ME,
Sir Giles, le bon des barrières.
William Morris
William Morris (1834-1896) was an English textile designer, poet, and socialist activist. He is known for his work in the Arts and Crafts Movement and his poetry collections, including The Earthly Paradise (1868-70).