17 AUGUST 1956, Page 31

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 340

Set by C. G.

The following fourteen words (written continuously to save space) are in fact a sonnet by Jules de Ressdguier (1778-1862): 'Fort Belle, Elle Dort; Sort Frele, Quelle Mort1 Rose Close, La Brise L'a Prise: The usual prize of six guineas is offered for a sonnet in English, consisting of fourteen monosyllables.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 340,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by August 28. Results on September 7.