Balliol made me, Balliol fed me,
Whatever I had she gave me again;
And the best of Balliol loved and led me,
God be with you, Balliol men.
VERSES TO A LORD
WHO, IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS, SAID THAT
THOSE WHO OPPOSED THE SOUTH AFRICAN
ADVENTURE CONFUSED SOLDIERS
WITH MONEY-GRUBBERS
You thought because we held, my lord,
An ancient cause and strong,