Fill in the Blanks prepositionsOnline version This is an example of fill in the blank by PATRICIA ELIZABETH MENDOZA GODINEZ 1 for with of above for of of over on on High the city , a tall column , stood the statue the Happy Prince . He was gilded all thin leaves fine gold , eyes he had two bright sapphires , and a large red ruby glowed his sword - hilt . He was very much admired indeed . " He is as beautiful as a weathercock , " remarked one the Town Councillors who wished to gain a reputation having artistic tastes ; " only not quite so useful , " he added , fearing lest people should think him unpractical , which he really was not .