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Spurs upon the tiny feet, Cuirass, helmet, all complete— Saw you ever aught so neat?

Little brothers in disguise, Peering forth with curious eyes, Quaintly humble, quaintly wise;

Plumy pennons half unfurled, Filmy aigrettes lightly curled— O, this marvellous, magic world!