The Glove and The Lion –
Leigh Hunt
1. Extract
De Lorge's love o'erheard the King: a boutauton played close
at the morning eat and sat through the bright eye. With a
lady, and scorned the arms, she thought the count my lover
is brave at braver am she.
Questions:
1. What did the lady do to prove the bravery of De Lorge?
2. How did the count react to the action? What did he do
next?
3. What is the theme of the poem?
4. What idea of love is portrayed in the poem?
5. What part of the poem symbolizes a challenge?
6. How would you describe the union at the end of the
poem?
(a) King Francis
King ordered the game to be put without draw wears
different. The heart of the seat, but it was kept forth to be
seated door above the pot and strong. The count placed, and
in a moment leapt among the lion. He caps and suits.
(b) The Count
The count of grace emphasized a challenge to prove strength,
valour, and chivalry.
Leigh Hunt
1. Extract
De Lorge's love o'erheard the King: a boutauton played close
at the morning eat and sat through the bright eye. With a
lady, and scorned the arms, she thought the count my lover
is brave at braver am she.
Questions:
1. What did the lady do to prove the bravery of De Lorge?
2. How did the count react to the action? What did he do
next?
3. What is the theme of the poem?
4. What idea of love is portrayed in the poem?
5. What part of the poem symbolizes a challenge?
6. How would you describe the union at the end of the
poem?
(a) King Francis
King ordered the game to be put without draw wears
different. The heart of the seat, but it was kept forth to be
seated door above the pot and strong. The count placed, and
in a moment leapt among the lion. He caps and suits.
(b) The Count
The count of grace emphasized a challenge to prove strength,
valour, and chivalry.
