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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 80a

The Royal Salute

The Royal Salute.

"It is recorded that as the Duke drives through the crowded streets lie acknowledges the cheers of the people by touching his hat."

I read the papers through and through
With all-absorbed attention—
There's nothing has escaped my view
That you, I think, can mention.
I've seen bow he blithely stepped ashore,
Acknowledged the cheers and looked for more,
Remarked, "Well, this is a deuce of a bore! "
—Then touched his Royal hat.

I hear of how he bowed and smiled,
Both morning, noon, and night,
And even the weary time beguiled
Watching a bull-dog fight.
These things we know, both you and I:
How he looked so glad (and perhaps felt sad),
And whispered, "This is not half so bad! "
—Then touched his Royal hat.