Actually, it is. Revere and the others would have said, “The regulars are coming.” At this period of history, Americans was what the natives were called. The colonists considered themselves to be British. Paul Revere wasn’t successful, anyway. He was arrested and his horse was confiscated. Others got the message through to Lexington and Concord.
Actually, Longfellow said, among other details, that William Dawes rode also, but his name didn’t have as many rhymes, so he used Revere. Another rider was Samuel Prescott.
fredbuhl about 15 years ago
Revisionist history?
Edcole1961 about 15 years ago
Actually, it is. Revere and the others would have said, “The regulars are coming.” At this period of history, Americans was what the natives were called. The colonists considered themselves to be British. Paul Revere wasn’t successful, anyway. He was arrested and his horse was confiscated. Others got the message through to Lexington and Concord.
Digital Frog about 15 years ago
1?Lnd, 2?C
bmonk about 15 years ago
Actually, Longfellow said, among other details, that William Dawes rode also, but his name didn’t have as many rhymes, so he used Revere. Another rider was Samuel Prescott.
Y_Knot about 15 years ago
One by LAN, two by C:\
mrprongs about 15 years ago
Come listen children and you shall learn, about an old sot named Samuel Prescott. Nope, doesn’t work.
Come listen children, and shut your jaws, while I tell you about William Dawes. Better, but kinda rude.
Revere does indeed rhyme better.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 15 years ago
ROFLMAO!