“O Kings”

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"O Kings, you've heard the sequel Of what we now describe; It isn't just and equal To tax this wealthy tribe."

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O Kings
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From Harvey H. Fuson, Ballads of the Kentucky Highlands, p. 195.
As remembered by Fuson himself.

O Kings, you've heard the sequel
Of what we now describe;
It isn't just and equal
To tax this wealthy tribe.

References

  1. Fuson, p. 195, "O Kings" (1 fragment, fourth of seven "Quatrains on the War")
  2. ST Fus196D (Full)
  3. BI, Fus196D

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1931 (Fuson)
Keywords: money nonballad royalty
Found in: US(Ap)