Alice in Verse: the Lost Rhymes of Wonderland
“There’s little more or less to say— Unless he pleads suborning; If not, then round his lovely neck A noose shall be adorning!
I’m sure my colleague would agree,’ The Hare concluded cheekily.
The Hatter merely sipped his tea, Then smashed the cup quite suddenly.
‘And if, by that, you do imply This brute that I’m defending Was so inclined to thievery Upon another’s wending, You may do well to reassess The message that you’re sending— For three can swing as well as one, ... With verdicts yet impending!’ At this, the Hare demurred at length, Until the point was sinking— To depths untravelled, deep within, Where warning signs were blinking.MoreLess
I’m sure my colleague would agree,’ The Hare concluded cheekily.
The Hatter merely sipped his tea, Then smashed the cup quite suddenly.
‘And if, by that, you do imply This brute that I’m defending Was so inclined to thievery Upon another’s wending, You may do well to reassess The message that you’re sending— For three can swing as well as one, ... With verdicts yet impending!’ At this, the Hare demurred at length, Until the point was sinking— To depths untravelled, deep within, Where warning signs were blinking.MoreLess
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