THE NOTIONAL NIGHTINGALE.
Reading edition
By A. R. Wells.
King Hubert, he went to the forest in state, In glitter and gold, on a sun-shiny day, And commanded his train in the shadow to wait, While a herald proclaimed in the following way: “His Imperial Majesty, Hubert the Second, Since the nightingale’s voice is quite musical reckoned, Is graciously pleased, as the day seems too long, To command that the nightingale sing him a song!” The court all stood waiting for what might befall; But somehow, no nightingale answered the call.