And so he did, and won it too,
For he got first to town;
Nor stopped till where he had got up
He did again get down.
Now let us sing "Long Live the King,"
And Gilpin, long live he;
And when he next doth ride abroad
May I be there to see!
HELPS TO STUDY.
Biographical: William Cowper, 1731-1800, was a famous English poet. His poems range from religious to humorous subjects.
Notes and Questions.
What was the occasion of the ride?
What tells you that the linen-draper lived over his shop?
Which stanza is most amusing?
Why did people think John Gilpin rode for a wager?
Edmonton--a suburb of London.