The Emperor, with his glove of gold,
Did sit upon his throne,
And watched the tourney to behold,
The victor as he shone.
Did sit upon his throne,
And watched the tourney to behold,
The victor as he shone.
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.
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