Actions And Reactions — THE NEW KNIGHTHOOD

THE NEW KNIGHTHOOD

Who gives him the Bath?

“I,” said the wet, Rank Jungle-sweat, “I'll give him the Bath!

” Who'll sing the psalms?

“We,” said the Palms.

“Ere the hot wind becalms, We'll sing the psalms.

” Who lays on the sword?

“I,” said the Sun, “Before he has done, I'll lay on the sword.

” Who fastens his belt?

“I,” said Short-Rations, “I know all the fashions Of tightening a belt!

” Who buckles his spur?

“I,” said his Chief, Exacting and brief, “I'll give him the spur.

” Who'll shake his hand?

“I,” said the Fever, “And I'm no deceiver, I'll shake his hand.

” Who brings him the wine?

“I,” said Quinine, “It's a habit of mine, I'll come with his wine.

” Who'll put him to proof?

“I,” said All Earth, “Whatever he's worth, I'll put to the proof.

” Who'll choose him for Knight?

“I,” said his Mother, “Before any other, My very own knight!

” And after this fashion, adventure to seek, Was Sir Galahad made--as it might be last week!