The world has held great heroes, As history books have showed; But never a name went down to fame Compared with that of Toad!

The clever men at Oxford Know all there is to be knowed. But none of them know half as much As intelligent Mr. Toad!

The animals sat in the Ark and cried, Their tears in torrents flowed. Who was it said, "There's land ahead?" Encouraging Mr. Toad!

The Army all saluted As they marched along the road. Was it the King? Or Kitchener? No. It was Mr. Toad!

The Queen and her Ladies-in-waiting Sat at the window and sewed. She cried, "Look! who's that handsome man?" They answered, "Mr. Toad.

(Kenneth Grahame: The Song of Mr. Toad)