The Song of Hybrias The Cretan

'It's all very well for you, Crump', said John. 'You probably enjoy this sort of thing. I don't. I haven't felt such a fool since I sang Hybrias the Cretan at the school concert. Are you ready? No, it's no good. I don't know what to say'.

The Prince and Betty. 5 Mr Scobell has another idea

Presently he was deep in his game once more, and singing like a nightingale.

     My strength's a something – something

sang Lord Tidmouth. And then, more confidently, as one feeling himself on secure ground:

     And a right good shield of hides untanned....

He put a red five on a black six.

     And a right good shield of hides untanned....

A four of clubs went on the red five.

     Which on my arm I ber-huckle....

Doctor Sally. Chapter 8

She could hear him singing in his study now. Something about his wealth being a burly spear and brand and a right good shield of hides untanned which on his arm he buckled – or, to be absolutely accurate, ber-huckled.

Uncle Dynamite. Chapter 5