How they brought good news from Ghent to Aix

 

"How they brought good news from Ghent to Aix" is a narrative poem by Robert Browning that tells the story of a journey from Ghent to Aix, where three men are assigned to deliver the good news. 

Three horsemen start their journey where they experience a lot of hurdles before they reach their destination. Over the poem we find them sincerely dedicated to complete their duty. We find their endurance and strength when they fight off the obstacles. Some of the obstacles are pertaining to their past which remained persistent in the present trying to set them back from their responsibility.

We can see the poet using imagery to give a beautiful description of the landscapes and the physical body reacting to the journey. The time duration of the journey is connected to the place and the celestial journey like " Twas moonset at starting; but while we drew near Lokeren, the cocks crew and twilight dawned clear" and " At Aerschot, up leaped the sudden sun".

Since the poem is narrated in a first person it gives a personal touch as if we are also going along on this journey with them. 

The journey was long and tough but when the poet recalls the duration he only remembers the good times as he says " And all I remember is,- friends flocking around", which doesn't mean he is neglecting the troubles but only means that he knows what is important to cherish.