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. Inscription on a Gravestone in the Churchyard of Melrose Abbey
2. The Old Scottish Gentleman
3. The Sun Shines Fair on Carlisle Wall
4. The Banks o’ Glaizart
5. Old King Coul

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