 UP rose the silver moonlight Over the rustling trees, And fast the hum of angry men Was wafted on the breeze. From many a dirty pot-house, And hole without a name, From many a low and filthy haunt The mob of blackguards came ; From populous St. Aldates,...  Lays of Modern Oxford - Page 5by Adon - 1887 - 133 pagesFull view - About this book
 | English wit and humor - 1888 - 344 pages
...blackguards came ; From populous St. Aldates, Swarming with noisy brats ; St. Aldates on whose house tops we Have often heard with ecstasy The sweet nocturnal melody Of melancholy cats. Sere follows ft long and detailed description of a " Town and Gown " row : the sudden appearance of... | |
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