Do you know the story of the Willow Pattern?

The Willow Pattern by BL Bowers

Whilst we sit around the table,
Please allow me to relate,
The entrancing ancient fable,
Of 'The Willow Pattern Plate.'

Every picture tells a story,

Like the Willow Pattern Plate,
Where two lovers dwelt in glory,
And defied paternal hate.

By elopement from the castle
You observe upon the ridge, 
Where the violent old rascal
Chases them across the bridge.

Tries to catch the rogue and whip him,
'Ere he steals the daughter fair:
But the loving pair outstrip him,
Let him languish in despair.