The Franklin's Maid (From 'The White Company') Poem by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Franklin's Maid (From 'The White Company')

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The franklin he hath gone to roam, The franklin's maid she bides at home; But she is cold, and coy, and staid, And who may win the franklin's maid?

There came a knight of high renown In bassinet and ciclatoun; On bended knee full long he prayed - He might not win the franklin's maid.

There came a squire so debonair, His dress was rich, his words were fair. He sweetly sang, he deftly played - He could not win the franklin's maid.

There came a mercer wonder-fine, With velvet cap and gaberdine; For all his ships, for all his trade, He could not buy the franklin's maid.

There came an archer bold and true, With bracer guard and stave of yew; His purse was light, his jerkin frayed - Haro, alas! the franklin's maid!

Oh, some have laughed and some have cried, And some have scoured the countryside; But off they ride through wood and glade, The bowman and the franklin's maid.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bill Wright 27 October 2016

The poor man wins the day, hurrah!

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