The Raven And The Fox.[1] Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBACCDDEFAAADDBEGG| Perch'd on a lofty oak | A |
| Sir Raven held a lunch of cheese | B |
| Sir Fox who smelt it in the breeze | B |
| Thus to the holder spoke | A |
| 'Ha how do you do Sir Raven | C |
| Well your coat sir is a brave one | C |
| So black and glossy on my word sir | D |
| With voice to match you were a bird sir | D |
| Well fit to be the Phoenix of these days ' | E |
| Sir Raven overset with praise | F |
| Must show how musical his croak | A |
| Down fell the luncheon from the oak | A |
| Which snatching up Sir Fox thus spoke | A |
| 'The flatterer my good sir | D |
| Aye liveth on his listener | D |
| Which lesson if you please | B |
| Is doubtless worth the cheese ' | E |
| A bit too late Sir Raven swore | G |
| The rogue should never cheat him more | G |
Jean De La Fontaine
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