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How They Brought the Good News From Ghent to Aix by Robert Browning

By Robert Browning

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I sprang to the stirrup, and Joris, and he; I galloped, Dirck galloped, we galloped all three; "Good speed!" cried the watch, as the gate-bolts undrew; "Speed!" echoed the wall to us galloping through; Behind shut the postern, the lights sank to rest, And into the midnight we galloped abreast. Not a word to each other; we kept the great pace Neck by neck, stride by stride, never changing our place; I turned in my saddle and made its girths tight, Then shortened each stirrup, and set the pique right, Rebuckled the cheek-strap, chained slacker the bit,

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"How They Brought the Good News From Ghent to Aix" by Robert Browning is a deep and nature and inspirational and romantic english poem consisting of 69 lines. This English poem by Robert Browning demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "I sprang to the stirrup, and Joris, and he; I galloped, Dirck galloped, we galloped all three;...", this piece explores themes of deep and nature and inspirational and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Robert Browning's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Robert Browning

Robert Browning (1812–1889) was a major English Victorian poet who perfected the dramatic monologue form. His poems—including "My Last Duchess," "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," and "Fra Lippo Lippi"—explore psychology, morality, and art through the voices of vividly drawn characters.

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