On 10-5-2017 13:30, Stephen wrote:
> On 5/10/2017 11:52 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have never spoken out publicly before for fear of retaliation but
>>>> patriotism and true love for my queen and king has convinced me to
>>>> start
>>>> this crusade.
>>>>
>>>
>>> It is cold. The wind blows from the North East.
>>> And the mouse eats the uncovered corn in the yard. ;-)
>>
>> That look suspiciously like a citation, hum? ;-)
>>
>
>
> No. The passcode for the return of the 45'ers*.
>
>>>
>>>> [takes stance, watching the far horizon]
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> [takes stance, watching the other horizon]
>>
>> (Always people copying their betters.) :-)
>>
>
>
> I know my place.
>
>
> *
> That is 1745 the last uprising we had.
>
> And they still sing this, in that so called palace:
>
> Lord grant that Marshal Wade
> May by thy mighty aid
> Victory bring.
> May he sedition hush,
> And like a torrent rush,
> Rebellious Scots to crush.
> God save the King!
>

Ah, yes of course! It sounded that way somehow. Thanks for this 
historical reminder. Always glad to learn.

-- 
Thomas

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