"He thinks himself at Marston Moor/Upon that gallant charger"

Jessie Macgregor (1847-1919)

1900

Pencil

Source: Macgregor

Christopher sees himself as Sir Rupert on his "gallant charger," as painted in one of the family portraits (stanza 5). The lower part of the portrait is seen behind him. This is a drawing full of childhood gaiety. Even the rocking horse looks lively.

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