Alphabe Thursday Q is for Queen of Hearts
September 11, 2014
On the morning after my 30 something wedding anniversary I discover I know nothing about this nursery rhyme. Only that dates back at least until 1782; when the poem was 4 stanzas long, dealing with each of the other suits … there is no explanation as why the other verses have ‘dropped off’.
I did find some nice images by Randolph Caldecott, so it is just as well.
The Queen of Hearts
She made some tarts,
All on a summer’s day:
The Knave of Hearts
He stole the tarts,
And took them clean away.
The King of Hearts
Called for the tarts,
And beat the knave full sore;
The Knave of Hearts
He bought back the tarts,
And vowed he’d steal no more.
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Coat Hanger Doll's House 
I’ve read Alice in Wonderland and read about the Queen of Hearts there, but had no idea of this lone story. Even further odd for me, I remember the poem…. so maybe I do know the book after all. 🙂
Yes she is featured in Alice in Wonderland XX
Definitely where the dots connect then. Thank you.
I love the illustrations…great choice for letter Q! Have a great weekend♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/question-mark-butterfly/
the second stanza isn’t a very pleasant one, for sure. I love the drawings. {:-D
… Oh yes the punishment that is given almost with joy to a poor person who has taken the opportunity to feed his empty belly! But I too love these images…