To thee my first in days of yore

Puzzle

To thee my first in days of yore,
A king has kneel'd with feelings
sore;
His loss my next will bring to view,
But hope my whole rests not on you.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 32.