Chispa's News

What ho! the Gypsies, ho! Beltran Cruzado!
Halloo! halloo! halloo! halloo!
What now
Why such a fearful din? Hast thou been robbed?
Ay, robbed and murdered; and good evening to you,
My worthy masters.
Speak; what brings thee here?
Good news from Court; good news!
Beltran Cruzado,
The Count of the Cales, is not your father,
But your true father has returned to Spain
Laden with wealth.
You are no more a Gypsy.

About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha." One of the most popular American poets of the 19th century.

More poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

View all Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poems →

More Humor & Wit poems

View all Humor & Wit poems →