St George he was for England, <br />And before he killed the dragon <br />He drank a pint of English ale <br />Out of an English flagon. <br />For though he fast right readily <br />In hair-shirt or in mail, <br />It isn't safe to give him cakes <br />Unless you give him ale. <br /> <br />St George he was for England, <br />And right gallantly set free <br />The lady left for dragon's meat <br />And tied up to a tree; <br />But since he stood for England <br />And knew what England means, <br />Unless you give him bacon <br />You mustn't give him beans. <br /> <br />St George he is for England, <br />And shall wear the shield he wore <br />When we go out in armour <br />With battle-cross before. <br />But though he is jolly company <br />And very pleased to dine, <br />It isn't safe to give him nuts <br />Unless you give him wine.<br /><br />Gilbert Keith Chesterton<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-englishman/
