"I PROMESSI SPOSI."
Princess Maud and the Danish Prince Charley.
(With Apologies to the Memory of the great Author of "Maud.")
["Her Royal Highness Princess Maud of Wales, youngest daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is engaged to be married to His Royal Highness Prince Charles, second son of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark. The Queen has received the news of the betrothal of her dear granddaughter with much pleasure, and given her ready consent."—From "Court Circular."]
I.
Words that brighten the season,
As winter's gloom is falling,
"Maud, Maud, Maud, Maud!"
Loyal Britons are calling.