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A SONG OF THE ENGLISH
VI. THE SONGS OF THE CITIES:―
- BOMBAY
- Royal and Dower-royal, I the Queen.
- CALCUTTA
- Me the Sea captain loved, the River built.
- MADRAS
- Clive kissed me on the mouth and eyes and brow.
- RANGOON
- Hail, Mother! Do they call me rich in trade?
- SINGAPORE
- Hail, Mother! East and West must seek my aid.
- HONG KONG
- Hail, Mother! Hold me fast: my Praya sleeps.