Stephanus Marcus Book 1
Canto 5
Verses 8 and 9
"Lord Marmaduke is second option, Saint.
A knight that smiles much I do like with me,
and ye choose Marmaduke without complaint?
If ye nod yea, your way then may it be.
That noble liege of fame soon I will see.
Now he both always doeth my desire
and seeks to please the throne expressing glee.
Forsooth, one knows his garments need not fire.
This knight of merry disposition, I'll not tire."
King Richard liked not Saint's excuses lame.
When he returned from holy Ashkelon,
reward for being stubborn he would name.
Lord Marmaduke was no bad hangeron,
of reputation being fine bon ton.
Now he could fight and sword was useful glaive,
as line commander he could show baton.
Among the knights, king's pennant he would wave.
King's mind foresaw the many souls lost they could save.
I will write about what you want me to write
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I will send you an email to tell you that your poem just get posted
And will delete your email so I know that you have been addressed
Something God put in my heart to do
I think we will have fun
I will not mention your name in your poem
Bonjour and Bon ton
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