The Englishman
 

    St. George he was for England.
    And before he killed the dragon
    He drank a pint of English ale
    Out of an English flagon.
    For though he fast right readily
    In hair-shirt or in mail.
    It isn't safe to give him cakes
    Unless you give him ale.

    St. George he was for England,
    And right gallantly set free
    The lady left for dragon's meat
    And tied up to a tree;
    But since he stood for England
    And knew what England means,
    Unless you give him bacon
    You mustn't give him beans.

    St. George he is for England,
    And shall wear the shield he wore
    When we go out in armour
    With the battle-cross before.
    But though he is jolly company
    And very pleased to dine,
    It isn't safe to give him nuts
    Unless you give him wine.

        G. K. Chesterton