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 THE LAST RHYME OF TRUE THOMAS

King has called for priest and cup,

The King has taken spur and blade

To dub True Thomas a belted knight,

And all for the sake o' the songs he made.

They have sought him high, they have sought him low,

They have sought him over down and lea;

They have found him by the milk-white thorn

That guards the gates o' Faerie.

'Now cease your song,' the King he said,

'Oh, cease your song and get you dight

To vow your vow and watch your arms,

For I will dub you a belted knight.

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