The Archive · 1896

Briton to Breton

(Punch to Zo Bon Criré of Moline and his brave fisher-flock in memory of their services love in connection with the tragic loss of the Drummond Castle."

"One touch of nature makes the whole world And English hearts are drawn To "our fair neighbour France," by acts which w Grateful affection, surely as the dawn Draws the flower faces to responsive glow.

But ttle less than kin, and more than ind, The Breton aids the Briton, and must know By our Queen's message how her people's mind Is moved by that good cure and his flock Of kindly fisher-folk to warmest thanks, Heaven grant that never more in hostile shock Brethren so bound may meet in armed ranks.

Under the Shadow of the Cross" there lies Most precious pledge of mutual love and "God has no creed!" Oh, aptest of replies Abbé Lo Jeune, if natural hatreds cease, Such works of love as yours and those dear,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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