And six little Singing-boys,-dear little souls! In nice clean faces, and nice white stoles, Came in order due, Two by two, Marching that grand refectory through.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Singing boys in clean clothes march into a room.
- In plain terms
- Boys dressed for church march neatly into a hall.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice formal processions in religious settings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are these boys?
- Where are they going?
Another view
The description is highly stylized.
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