The Poetry Corner

Sir Giles' War-Song

By William Morris

Ho! is there any will ride with me, Sir Giles, le bon des barrires? The clink of arms is good to hear, The flap of pennons fair to see; Ho! is there any will ride with me, Sir Giles, le bon des barrires? The leopards and lilies are fair to see; St. George Guienne! right good to hear: Ho! is there any will ride with me, Sir Giles, le bon des barrires? I stood by the barrier, My coat being blazon'd fair to see; Ho! is there any will ride with me, Sir Giles, le bon des barrires? Clisson put out his head to see, And lifted his basnet up to hear; I pull'd him through the bars to ME, Sir Giles; le bon des barrires.