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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.