The Countryman Who Sought His Calf Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDDEEFFGGHH| A COUNTRYMAN one day his calf had lost | A |
| And seeking it a neighbouring forest crossed | A |
| The tallest tree that in the district grew | B |
| He climbed to get a more extensive view | B |
| Just then a lady with her lover came | C |
| The place was pleasing both to spark and dame | C |
| Their mutual wishes looks and eyes expressed | D |
| And on the grass the lady was caressed | D |
| At sights of charms enchanting to the eyes | E |
| The gay gallant exclaimed with fond surprise | E |
| Ye gods what striking beauties now I see | F |
| No objects named but spoke with anxious glee | F |
| The clod who on the tree had mounted high | G |
| And heard at ease the conversation nigh | G |
| Now cried Good man who see with such delight | H |
| Pray tell me if my calf be in your sight | H |
Jean De La Fontaine
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