(from the French of Wenceslas, Duke of Brabant and Luxembourg, who died in 1384.) <br />Long ago to thee I gave <br />Body, soul, and all I have--- <br />Nothing in the world I keep: <br /> <br />All that in return I crave <br />Is that thou accept the slave <br />Long ago to thee I gave--- <br />Body, soul, and all I have. <br /> <br />Had I more to share or save, <br />I would give as give the brave, <br />Stooping not to part the heap; <br />Long ago to thee I gave <br />Body, soul, and all I have--- <br />Nothing in the world I keep.<br /><br />Sir Henry Newbolt<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/rondel-ii/
