The (almost really) Complete Works of Lewis Carroll

The Spell

Source: The Walking-Stick of Destiny (extracted, from image)

From a window thrown,
To the ground he fell,
Yet he broke no bone,
He’s alive and well!
And the poisoned sip
Of the offered cup,
Hath missed his lip,
He hath ta’en no sup!
Yet, Signor, beware,
Or thou shalt rue!
There is much to dare,
There is much to do!
The time comes quick,
When thou shall see
The Walk…