THE COMING K-

A Set of Idyll Lays.

LONDON.

1873.

THE COMING K

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COMING K—.

DEDICATION.

HESE to his memory-since he held them dear,

THESE

Perchance as finding there unwittingly

Some picture of himself—I dedicate,

I dedicate, I consecrate with smiles-

These Idle Lays.

Indeed, He seemed to me

Scarce other than my own ideal liege,

Who did not muchly care to trouble take;

But his concern was, comfortable ease;

To dress in well-cut tweeds, in doeskin suits,
In pants of patterns marvellous to see;

To smoke good brands; to quaff rare vintages;