English Folk Verse (c.1870) - The Fifth of November Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! That's the only portion of this poem I have known up until now, however this year I came across the rest which I have to say I am not in complete agreeance with. Guy Fawkes and his companions Did the scheme contrive, To blow the King and Parliament All up alive. Threescore barrels, laid below, To prove old England's overthrow. But, by God's providence, him they catch, With a dark lantern, lighting a match! A stick and a stake...
What a beautiful picture!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMorning to you both, thank you! I am really pleased with it. I just had a few days away for work and visited the South Downs in Sussex and got a little snappy with my camera!
ReplyDeleteWhat an eye you have well done, we are in awe.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bowledover! I hope we have some quality blogging time together this weekend. I have some things I want to show you. See you soon! xx
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