The Honest Shepherd Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABCDDEEFF| When hungry wolves had trespass'd on the fold | A |
| And the robb'd shepherd his sad story told | A |
| 'Call in Alcides ' said a crafty priest | B |
| 'Give him one half and he'll secure the rest ' | C |
| No said the shepherd if the Fates decree | D |
| By ravaging my flock to ruin me | D |
| To their commands I willingly resign | E |
| Power is their character and patience mine | E |
| Though troth to me there seems but little odds | F |
| Who prove the greatest robbers wolves or gods | F |
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