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Sir Marmaduke, The Queen’s Cat (A Poem of Historical Significance!) by Jackie S Brooks
Queen Lizzie had an advisor, and a very special one at that. A wise old marmalade Moggy, Yes, a common streetwise cat!
She called him Sir Marmaduke though Knighted he’d never been. He kept his ears and eyes open and by courtiers was rarely seen.
He hid beneath her silken skirts when foreign dignitaries she interviewed, and listened carefully to every word, purring loudly when lies they spewed.
He helped Lizzie with her speeches to give them the common touch. She gained popularity with the people for which she thanked him very much.
He advised her on all Affairs of State, and on her battle plan strategy, Sir Francis Drake took his timely advice and fought off the Armada for Her Majesty!
Rumour has it that Sir Marmaduke is descended from Dick Whittington’s cat, through a long line of wise old moggies and Marmaduke is very proud of that.
He and Lizzie had one disagreement when he left a mouse beneath her bed. In regal tone she uttered this warning “Do that again and it’s off with your head!”
Queen Lizzie and Sir Marmaduke became very close loving friends, and at night when the palace was quiet they discussed the latest fashion trends.
In old age he kept Lizzie company, sharing her warm bed at night, and together they walked in the gardens, declaring the roses a wonderful sight.
For his faithful service to Queen Lizzie He was given the keys of the tower. Sir Marmaduke gained much respect For behind the throne, he was the power.
Jackie S Brooks © 18th March 2005 |
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