General Sir Douglas

Famous quotes containing the words general, sir and/or douglas:

    “We raised a simple prayer
    Before we left the spot,
    That in the general mowing
    That place might be forgot;
    Or if not all so favored,
    Obtain such grace of hours
    That none should mow the grass there
    While so confused with flowers.”
    —Robert Frost (1874–1963)

    “Our noble King, King Henery the eighth,
    Ouer the riuer of Thames past hee.”
    —Unknown. Sir Andrew Barton. . .

    English and Scottish Ballads (The Poetry Bookshelf)

    “I want to die while you love me,
    And never, never see
    The glory of this perfect day
    Grow dim, or cease to be!”
    —Georgia Douglas Johnson (1886–1966)