Poem by Anonymous

On a Nomination to the Legion of Honour

In ancient times – ’t was no great loss – 
They hung the thief upon the cross: 
But now, alas ! – I say ’t with grief – 
They hang the cross upon the thief. 

1. Shakespeare’s Monument at Stratford-upon-Avon
2. The Guard-Chamber
3. Bide ye yet by
4. Were Ye at the Pier o’ Leith?
5. Sir Richard Whittington’s Advancement

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