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. Ettrick Banks
2. The Banks o’ Glaizart
3. Barthram’s Dirge
4. The Enchanted Island
5. My Wife Has Ta'en the Gee

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