Villelmus Et Donna
Iterum Regent

Now we shall praise the quiet man,
The elder man, the man of peace.
So well the kingdom's fortune ran!
Now we shall praise the quiet man.
With honor his first reign began,
It shall not in his second cease.
Now we shall praise the quiet man,
The elder man, the man of peace.

For William shall be King again,
Houghton will bear the royal crown.
Let the humble rejoice, then,
For William shall be King.  Again
Fallen is pride of warriors when
Their betters, scorned, win wide renown:
For William shall be King again,
Houghton will bear the royal crown.

And gracious Donna shall be Queen.
Gentle from the throne she'll reign,
Mother to all, Charity's mien.
And gracious Donna shall be Queen
Over flatlands dusty, cool hills green,
Lands of snow, and drought, and rain.
And gracious Donna shall be Queen:
Gentle from the throne she'll reign.

—Calafia
10/4/75
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