CHAPTER IV

SYSTEMS OF ENGLISH PROSODY--THE FOOT

General if not always consistent use of the term "foot"--Particular objections to its systematic use--"Quantity" in English--The "common" syllable--Intermediate rules of arrangement--Some interim rules of feet (expanded in note)--The different systems applied to a single verse of Tennyson's--and their application examined--Application further to his "Hollyhock" song--Such application possible always and everywhere 19