Henric the Fisherman of the Cliff single work   poetry   historical fiction   "'Twas at the time when Britain's throne of state,"
Is part of Papers from My Portfolio Matthew Measure , Whimsa , 1838 series - author single work poetry prose short story (number 2 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 1838... 1838 Henric the Fisherman of the Cliff
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'Long poem set in the days of the Danish invasion of Britain - Henric really King Alfred, using minstrel disguise to trap and slay the Danes.' (Webby)

Notes

  • Epigraph:

    Believe me he is not the man he seems to be -

    No! No! - if there is truth in blood,

    He's of the gentlest kind, -

    Despite his garb and rue appearance;

    Say I told you so - a man who knows the world.

    The absolute Gentleman

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