SD1708. Robert Bulwer Lytton to John Forster
As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 20, 363 (in part).
[Florence]
Jay 8 [1854]
My dear Mr. Forster
I enclose you a 2d letter, from the writer of that which I have already sent you. …
Did you ever hear Browning’s Epigram on the Grand Duke? If not it is worth a hearty laugh so I send it you.
“The Gd Duke wash’d and kiss’d ten poor men’s feet.
You’ll say His Grace is gracious to inferiors:
But even Tuscan toes must now taste sweet
To one who kisses Austria’s p____ !”
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Michael Meredith.
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