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2. On A Parisian Boulevard.
Britannia rules the waves,
As I have heard her say;
She frees whatever slaves
She meets upon her way.
As I have heard her say;
She frees whatever slaves
She meets upon her way.
A teeming mother she
Of Parliaments and Laws;
Majestic, mighty, free:
Devoid of common flaws.
Of Parliaments and Laws;
Majestic, mighty, free:
Devoid of common flaws.
For her did Shakspere write
His admirable plays:
For her did Nelson fight
And Wolseley win his bays.
His admirable plays:
For her did Nelson fight
And Wolseley win his bays.
Her sturdy common sense
Is based on solid grounds:
By saving numerous pence
She spends effective pounds.
Is based on solid grounds:
By saving numerous pence
She spends effective pounds.
The Saxon and the Celt
She equitably rules;
Her iron rod is felt
By countless knaves and fools.
She equitably rules;
Her iron rod is felt
By countless knaves and fools.
