Saturday 24 April 2010

A Belated Saint George Wish

Hmm, sorry, a day late, but on the other hand, 364 days early.

St George he was for England,

And before he killed the dragon

He drank a pint of English ale


Out of an English flagon.


For though he fast right readily


In hair-shirt or in mail,


It isn't safe to give him cakes


Unless you give him ale.




St George he was for England,


And right gallantly set free


The lady left for dragon's meat


And tied up to a tree;


But since he stood for England


And knew what England means,


Unless you give him bacon


You mustn't give him beans.




St George he is for England,

And shall wear the shield he wore


When we go out in armour


With battle-cross before.


But though he is jolly company


And very pleased to dine,


It isn't safe to give him nuts


Unless you give him wine.




G. K Chesterton.

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