LISTOFPOETSTRANSLATED
I。CHARLESD’ORLEANS，whohassometimes，fornoveryobviousreason，beenstyledthefatherofFrenchlyricpoetry，wasborninMay，1391。HewasthesonofLouisD’Orleans，thegrandsonofCharlesV。，andthefatherofLouisXII。CapturedatAgincourt，hewaskeptinEnglandasaprisonerfrom1415to1440，whenhereturnedtoFrance，wherehediedin1465。Hisverses，forthemostpartroundelsontworhymes，aresongsofloveandspring，andretaintheallegoricalformsoftheRomandelaRose。
II。FRANCOISVILLON，1431—14—？NothingisknownofVillon’sbirthordeath，andonlytoomuchofhislife。InhispoemstheancientformsofFrenchverseareanimatedwiththekeenestsenseofpersonalemotion，oflove，ofmelancholy，ofmockingdespair，andofrepentanceforalifepassedintavernsandprisons。
III。JOACHIMDUBELLAY，1525—1560。TheexactdateofDuBellay’sbirthisunknown。HewascertainlyalittleyoungerthanRonsard，whowasborninSeptember，1524，althoughanattempthasbeenmadetoprovethathisbirthtookplacein1525，asacompensationfromNaturetoFranceforthebattleofPavia。AsapoetDuBellayhadthestart，byafewmouths，ofRonsard；hisRECUEILwaspublishedin1549。Thequestionofpriorityinthenewstyleofpoetrycausedaquarrel，whichdidnotlongseparatethetwosingers。DuBellayisperhapsthemostinterestingofthePleiad，thatcompanyofSeven，whoattemptedtoreformFrenchverse，byinspiringitwiththeenthusiasmoftheRenaissance。HisbookL’ILLUSTRATIONDE
LALANGUEFRANCAISEisapleaforthestudyofancientmodelsandfortheimprovementofthevernacular。InthiseffortDuBellayandRonsardarethepredecessorsofMalherbe，andofAndreChenier，moresuccessfulthroughtheirfrankeagernessthantheformer，lessfortunateinthepossessionofcriticallearningandappreciativetastethanthelatter。ThereissomethinginDuBellay’slife，intheartisticnaturecheckedbyoccupationinaffairs—hewasthesecretaryofCardinalDuBellay—intheregretandaffectionwithwhichRomedepressedandalluredhim，whichremindstheEnglishreaderofthethwartedcareerofClough。
IV。REMYBELLEAU，1528—1577。DuBelleau’slifewasspentinthehouseholdofCharlesdeLorraine，Marquisd’Elboeuf，andwasmarkedbynothingmoreeventfulthantheusualpilgrimagetoItaly，thesacredlandandsepulchreofart。
V。PIERRERONSARD，1524—1585。Ronsard’searlyyearsgavelittlesignofhisvocation。Hewasforsometimeapageofthecourt，wasintheserviceofJamesV。ofScotland，andhadhisshareofshipwrecks，battles，andamorousadventures。Anillnesswhichproducedtotaldeafnessmadehimascholarandpoet，asinanotherageandcountryitmighthavemadehimasaintandanascetic。
Withallhisindustry，andalmostreligiouszealforart，heisoneofthepoetswhomakethemselves，ratherthanarebornsingers。
Hisepic，theFranciade，isastediousasotherartificialepics，andhisodesarealmostunreadable。WeareneverallowedtoforgetthatheisthepoetwhoreadtheIliadthroughinthreedays。Heis，ashasbeensaidofLeBrun，moremythologicalthanPindar。
Hisconstantallusiontohisgreyhair，anaffectationwhichmaybenoticedinShelley，isborrowedfromAnacreon。Manyofthesonnetsinwhichhe’petrarquizes，’retainthefadedodouroftherosesheloved；andhissongshavefireandmelancholyandasenseasofperfumefrom’aclosetlongtoquietvowed，withmothedanddroppingarrashung。’Ronsard’sgreatfamedeclinedwhenisMalherbecameto’bindthesweetinfluencesofthePleiad，’buthehasbeendulyhonouredbythenewestschoolofFrenchpoetry。
VI。JACQUESTAHUREAU，1527—1555。TheamorouspoetryofJacquesTahureauhasthemerit，rareinhis，orinanyage，ofbeingtherealexpressionofpassion。Hisbrieflifeburneditselfawaybeforehehadexhaustedthelyriceffusionofhisyouth。’Leplusbeaugentilhommedesonsiecle，etleplusdextreetoutessortesdegentillesses，’diedattheageoftwenty—eight，fulfillingthepresentimentwhichtinges，butscarcelysaddenshispoetry。
VII。JEANPASSERAT，1534—1602。Betterknownasapoliticalsatiristthanasapoet。
POETSOFTHENINETEENTHCENTURY。
VICTORHUGO。
ALFREDDEMUSSET，1810—1857。
GERARDDENERVAL，1801—1855。
HENRIMURGER，1822—1861。
BALLADS。
TheoriginalsoftheFrenchfolk—songsheretranslatedaretobefoundinthecollectionsofMM。DePuymaigreandGerarddeNerval，andinthereportofM。Ampere。
Theversescalleda’LadyofHighDegree’areimitatedfromaveryearlyCHANSONinBartsch’scollection。
TheGreekballadshavebeentranslatedwiththeaidoftheFrenchversionsbyM。Fauriel。
SPRING。
CHARLESD’ORLEANS，1391—1465。
[Thenew—liveriedyear。—SIRHENRYWOTTON。]
THEyearhaschangedhismantlecoldOfwind，ofrain，ofbitterair；
Andhegoescladinclothofgold，Oflaughingsunsandseasonfair；
NobirdorbeastofwoodorwoldButdothwithcryorsongdeclareTheyearlaysdownhismantlecold。
Allfounts，allrivers，seawardrolled，Thepleasantsummerliverywear，Withsilverstudsonbroideredvair；
Theworldputsoffitsraimentold，Theyearlaysdownhismantlecold。
RONDEL。
CHARLESD’ORLEANS，1391—1465。
[TohisMistress，tosuccourhisheartthatisbeleagueredbyjealousy。]
STRENGTHEN，myLove，thiscastleofmyheart，Andwithsomestoreofpleasuregivemeaid，ForJealousy，withallthemofhispart，Strongsiegeaboutthewearytowerhaslaid。
Nay，iftobreakhisbandsthouartafraid，Tooweaktomakehiscruelforcedepart，Strengthenatleastthiscastleofmyheart，Andwithsomestoreofpleasuregivemeaid。
Nay，letnotJealousy，forallhisartBemaster，andthetowerinruinlaid，Thatstill，ahLove！thygraciousruleobeyed。
Advance，andgivemesuccourofthypart；
Strengthen，myLove，thiscastleofmyheart。
RONDEL。
FRANCOISVILLON，1460
GOODBYE！thetearsareinmyeyes；
Farewell，farewell，myprettiest；
Farewell，ofwomenbornthebest；
Good—bye！thesaddestofgood—byes。
Farewell！withmanyvowsandsighsMysadheartleavesyoutoyourrest；
Farewell！thetearsareinmyeyes；
Farewell！fromyoumymiseriesAremorethannowmaybeconfessed，AndmostbytheehaveIbeenblessed，Yea，andfortheehavewastedsighs；
Goodbye！thelastofmygoodbyes。
ARBORAMORIS。
FRANCOISVILLON，1460
IHAVEatree，agraftofLove，Thatinmyhearthastakenroot；
Sadarethebudsandbloomsthereof，Andbittersorrowisitsfruit；
Yet，sinceitwasatendershoot，Sogreatlyhathitsshadowspread，Thatunderneathalljoyisdead，Andallmypleasantdaysareflown，NorcanIslayit，norinsteadPlantanytree，savethisalone。
Ah，yet，forlongandlongenoughMytearswererainaboutitsroot，Andthoughthefruitbeharshthereof，IscarcelylookedforbetterfruitThanthis，thatcarefullyIputIngarner，forthebitterbreadWhereonmywearylifeisfed：
Ah，betterwerethesoilunsownThatbearssuchgrowths；butLoveinsteadWillplantnotree，butthisalone。
Ah，wouldthatthisnewspring，whereofTheleavesandflowersflushintoshoot，ImighthavesuccourandaidofLove，Toprunethesebranchesattheroot，Thatlonghavebornesuchbitterfruit，Andgraftanewbough，comfortedWithhappyblossomswhiteandred；
Sopleasureshouldforpainatone，NorLoveslaythistree，norinsteadPlantanytree，butthisalone。
L’ENVOY。
Princess，bywhommyhopeisfed，MyhearttheepraysinlowliheadToprunetheillboughsovergrown，NorslayLove’stree，norplantinsteadAnothertree，savethisalone。
BALLADOFTHEGIBBET。
[AnepitaphintheformofaballadthatFrancoisVillonwroteofhimselfandhiscompany，theyexpectingshortlytobehanged。]
BROTHERSandmenthatshallafterusbe，Letnotyourheartsbehardtous：
ForpityingthisourmiseryYeshallfindGodthemorepiteous。
Lookonussixthatarehangingthus，AndforthefleshthatsomuchwecherishedHowitiseatenofbirdsandperished，Andashesanddustfillourbones’place，Mocknotatusthatsofeeblebe，ButprayGodpardonusoutofHisgrace。
Listen，weprayyou，andlooknotinscorn，Thoughjustly，insooth，wearecasttodie；
YewotnomansowiseisbornThatkeepshiswisdomconstantly。
Beyethenmerciful，andcryToMary’sSonthatispiteous，ThatHismercytakenostainfromus，Savingusoutofthefieryplace。
Wearebutdead，letnosouldenyToprayGodsuccourusofHisgrace。
Therainoutofheavenhaswashedusclean，Thesunhasscorchedusblackandbare，Ravensandrookshavepeckedatoureyne，Andfeatheredtheirnestswithourbeardsandhair。
Roundarewetossed，andhereandthere，Thiswayandthat，atthewildwind’swill，Neveramomentmybodyisstill；
Birdstheyarebusyaboutmyface。
Livenotaswe，norfareaswefare；
PrayGodpardonusoutofHisgrace。
L’ENVOY。
PrinceJesus，Masterofall，totheeWeprayHellgainnomastery，Thatwecomeneveranearthatplace；
Andyemen，makenomockery，PrayGodpardonusoutofHisgrace。
HYMNTOTHEWINDS。
DUBELLAY，1550。
[Thewindsareinvokedbythewinnowersofcorn。]
Toyou，troopsofleet，Thatwithwingedwanderingfeet，Throughthewideworldpass，AndwithsoftmurmuringTossthegreenshadesofspringInwoodsandgrass，LilyandvioletIgive，andblossomswet，Rosesanddew；
Thisbranchofblushingroses，Whosefreshbuduncloses，Wind—flowerstoo。
Ah，winnowwithsweetbreath，Winnowtheholtandheath，Roundthisretreat；
WhereallthegoldenmornWefanthegoldo’thecorn，Inthesun’sheat。
AVOWTOHEAVENLYVENUS。
DUBELLAY，1500
WEthatwithlikeheartslove，weloverstwain，Newweddedinthevillagebythyfane，Ladyofallchastelove，totheeitisWebringtheseamaranths，thesewhitelilies，Asign，andsacrifice；mayLove，wepray，Likeamaranthineflowers，feelnodecay；
Likethesecoolliliesmayourlovesremain，Perfectandpure，andknownotanystain；
Andbeourhearts，fromthisthyholyhour，Boundeachtoeach，likeflowertoweddedflower。
TOHISFRIENDINELYSIUM。
DUBELLAY，1550。
SOlongyouwanderedontheduskyplain，Whereflittheshadowswiththeirendlesscry，Youreachtheshorewherealltheworldgoesby，Youleavethestrife，theslavery，thepain；
Butwe，butwe，themortalsthatremainInvainstretchhands；forCharonsullenlyDrivesusafar，wemaynotcomeanighTillthatlastmysticoboluswegain。
Butyouarehappyinthequietplace，Andwiththelearnedloversofolddays，Andwithyourlove，youwanderever—moreInthedimwoods，anddrinkforgetfulnessOfusyourfriends，awearycrowdthatpressAboutthegate，orlabourattheoar。
ASONNETTOHEAVENLYBEAUTY。
DUBELLAY，1550。
IFthisourlittlelifeisbutadayIntheEternal，—iftheyearsinvainToilafterhoursthatnevercomeagain，—
Ifeverythingthathathbeenmustdecay，Whydreamestthouofjoysthatpassaway，Mysoul，thatmysadbodydothrestrain？
Whyofthemoment’spleasureartthoufain？
Nay，thouhastwings，—nay，seekanotherstay。
Thereisthejoywheretoeachsoulaspires，Andtheretherestthatalltheworlddesires，Andthereislove，andpeace，andgraciousmirth；
AndthereinthemosthighestheavensshaltthouBeholdtheVeryBeauty，whereofnowThouworshippesttheshadowuponearth。
APRIL。
REMYBELLEAU，1560。
APRIL，prideofwoodlandways，Ofgladdays，April，bringinghopeofprime，TotheyoungflowersthatbeneathTheirbudsheathAreguardedintheirtendertime；
April，prideoffieldsthatbeGreenandfree，Thatinfashiongladandgay，Studwithflowersredandblue，Everyhue，Theirjewelledspringarray；
April，prideofmurmuringWindsofspring，Thatbeneaththewinnowedair，TrapwithsubtlenetsandsweetFlora’sfeet，Flora’sfeet，thefleetandfair；
April，bythyhandcaressed，FromherbreastNaturescatterseverywhereHandfulsofallsweetperfumes，Budsandblooms，Makingfainttheearthandair。
April，joyofthegreenhours，ClotheswithflowersOverallherlocksofgoldMysweetLady；andherbreastWiththeblestBirdsofsummermanifold。
April，withthygraciouswiles，Likethesmiles，SmilesofVenus；andthybreathLikeherbreath，theGods’delight，（FromtheirheightTheytakethehappyairbeneath；）
Itisthouthat，ofthygrace，FromtheirplaceInthefar—oftislesdostbringSwallowsoverearthandsea，GladtobeMessengersofthee，andSpring。
Daffodilandeglantine，Andwoodbine，Lily，violet，androsePlentifulinAprilfair，Totheair，Theirprettypetalsdounclose。
Nightingalesyenowmayhear，Piercingclear，Singinginthedeepestshade；
ManyandmanyababblednoteChimeandfloat，Woodlandmusicthroughtheglade。
April，alltowelcomethee，SpringsetsfreeAncientflames，andwithlowbreathWakestheashesgreyandoldThatthecoldChilledwithinourheartstodeath。
ThoubeholdestinthewarmHours，theswarmOfthethievishbees，thatfliesEvermorefrombloomtobloomForperfume，Hidawayintinythighs。
HercoolshadowsMaycanboast，FruitsalmostRipe，andgiftsoffertiledew，Manna—sweetandhoney—sweet，ThatcompleteHerflowergarlandfreshandnew。
Nay，butIwillgivemypraise，Tothesedays，NamedwiththegladnameofHer（1）
Thatfromoutthefoamo’theseaCametobeSuddenlightonearthandair。
ROSES。
RONSARD，1550。
ISENDyouhereawreathofblossomsblown，Andwovenflowersatsunsetgathered，Anotherdawnhadseenthemruined，andshedLooseleavesuponthegrassatrandomstrown。
Bythis，theirsureexample，beitknown，Thatallyourbeauties，nowinperfectflower，Shallfadeasthese，andwitherinanhour，Flowerlike，andbriefofdays，astheflowersown。
Ah，timeisflying，lady—timeisflying；
Nay，’tisnottimethatfliesbutwethatgo，Whoinshortspaceshallbeinchurchyardlying，Andofourlovingparleynoneshallknow，Noranymanconsiderwhatwewere；
Bethereforekind，mylove，whilesthouartfair。
THEROSE。
RONSARD，1550。
SEE，Mignonne，hathnottheRose，ThatthismorningdiduncloseHerpurplemantletothelight，Lost，beforethedaybedead，Thegloryofherraimentred，Hercolour，brightasyoursisbright？
Ah，Mignonne，inhowfewhours，ThepetalsofherpurpleflowersAllhavefaded，fallen，died；
SadNature，motherruinous，Thatseestthyfairchildperishthus’Twixtmatinsongandeventide。
Hearme，mydarling，speakingsooth，Gatherthefleetflowerofyouryouth，Takeyeyourpleasureatthebest；
Bemerryereyourbeautyflit，ForlengthofdayswilltarnishitLikerosesthatwereloveliest。
TOTHEMOON。
RONSARD，1550。
HIDEthisonenightthycrescent，kindlyMoon；
SoshallEndymionfaithfulprove，andrestLovingandunawakenedonthybreast；
SoshallnofoulenchanterimportuneThyquietcourse；fornowthenightisboon，AndthroughthefriendlynightunseenIfare，Whodreadthefaceoffoemenunaware，Andwatchofhostilespiesinthebrightnoon。
Thouknowest，Moon，thebitterpowerofLove；
’TistoldhowshepherdPanfoundwaystomove，Forlittleprice，thyheart；andofyourgrace，Sweetstars，bekindtothisnotalienfire，Becauseonearthyedidnotscorndesire，Bethinkye，nowyeholdyourheavenlyplace。
TOHISYOUNGMISTRESS。
RONSARD，1550。
FAIRfloweroffifteensprings，thatstillArtscarcelyblossomedfromthebud，Yethastsuchstoreofevilwill，Aheartsofullofhardihood，SeekingtohideinfriendlywiseThemischiefofyourmockingeyes。
Ifyouhavepity，child，giveo’er；
Givebacktheheartyoustolefromme，Pirate，settingsolittlestoreOnthisyourcaptivefromLove’ssea，Holdinghismiseryforgain，Andmakingpleasureofhispain。
Another，notsofairofface，Butfarmorepitifulthanyou，Wouldtakemyheart，ifofhisgrace，MyheartwouldgiveherofLove’sdue；
Andsheshallhaveit，sinceIfindThatyouarecruelandunkind。
Nay，Iwouldratherthatitdied，Withinyourwhitehandsprisoning，WouldratherthatitstillabideInyourungentlecomforting。
Thanchangeitsfaith，andseektoherThatismorekind，butnotsofair。
DEADLYKISSES。
RONSARD，1550。
Alltaketheselipsaway；nomore，Nomoresuchkissesgivetome。
Myspiritfaintsforjoy；IseeThroughmistsofdeaththedreamyshore，Andmeadowsbythewater—side，WhereallabouttheHollowLandFarethesweetsingersthathavedied，Withtheirlostladies，handinhand；
Ah，Love，howfirelessaretheireyes，Howpaletheirlipsthatkissandsmile！
SominemustbeinlittlewhileIfthouwiltkissmeinsuchwise。
OFHISLADY’SOLDAGE。
RONSARD，1550
WHENyouareveryold，ateveningYou’llsitandspinbesidethefire，andsay，Hummingmysongs，’Ahwell，ahwell—a—day！
WhenIwasyoung，ofmedidRonsardsing。’
Noneofyourmaidensthatdothhearthething，Albeitwithherwearytaskforedone，Butwakensatmyname，andcallsyouoneBlest，tobeheldinlongremembering。
Ishallbelowbeneaththeearth，andlaidOnsleep，aphantominthemyrtleshade，Whileyoubesidethefire，agrandamegrey，Mylove，yourpride，rememberandregret；
Ah，loveme，love！wemaybehappyyet，Andgatherroses，while’tiscalledto—day。
ONHISLADY’SWAKING。
RONSARD，1550
MYladywokeuponamorningfair，WhattimeApollo’schariottakestheskies，And，faintofillwitharrowsfromhereyesHisemptyquiver，Lovewasstandingthere：
IsawtwoapplesthatherbreastdothbearNonesuchthecloseoftheHesperidesYields；norhathVenusanysuchasthese，NorshethathadofnurslingMarsthecare。
Evensuchabosom，andsofairitwas，PureastheperfectworkofPhidias，ThatsadAndromeda’sdiscomfitureLeftbare，whenPerseuspassedheronaday，AndpaleasDeathforfearofDeathshelay，Withbreastasmarblecold，asmarblepure。
HISLADY’SDEATH。
RONSARD，1550。
TWAINthatwerefoes，whileMarylived，arefled；
Onelaurel—crownedabidesinheaven，andoneBeneaththeearthhasfared，afallensun，Alightofloveamongthelovelessdead。
ThefirstisChastity，thatvanquishedThearcherLove，thatheldjointemperyWiththesweetbeautythatmadewaronme，Whenlaughteroflipswithlaughingeyeswaswed。
TheirstrifetheFateshaveclosed，withsterncontrol，Theearthholdsherfairbody，andhersoulAnangelwithgladangelstriumpheth；
Lovehasnomorethathecando；desireIsburied，andmyheartafadedfire，AndforDeath’ssake，IaminlovewithDeath。
LADY’STOMB。
RONSARD，1550。
ASinthegardens，allthroughMay，therose，Lovely，andyoung，andfairapparelled，Makessunrisejealousofherrosyred，Whendawnuponthedewofdawningglows；
GracesandLoveswithinherbreastrepose，Thewoodsarefaintwiththesweetodourshed，TillrainsandheavysunshavesmittendeadThelanguidflower，andthelooseleavesunclose，—
Sothis，theperfectbeautyofourdays，Whenearthandheavenwerevocalofherpraise，Thefateshaveslain，andhersweetsoulreposes；
AndtearsIbring，andsighs，andonhertombPourmilk，andscatterbudsofmanyabloom，Thatdead，asliving，shemaybewithroses。
SHADOWSOFHISLADY。
JACQUESTAHUREAU，1527—1555。
WITHINthesandofwhatfarriverliesThegoldthatgleamsintressesofmyLove？
WhathighestcircleoftheHeavensaboveIsjewelledwithsuchstarsasarehereyes？
AndwhereistherichseawhosecoralviesWithherredlips，thatcannotkissenough？
Whatdawn—litgardenknewtherose，whereofThefledsoullivesinhercheeks’rosyguise？
WhatParianmarblethatisloveliest，Canmatchthewhitenessofherbrowandbreast？
WhendrewshebreathfromtheSabaeanglade？
Ohhappyrockandriver，skyandsea，Gardens，andgladesSabaean，allthatbeThefar—offsplendidsemblanceofmymaid！
MOONLIGHT。
JACQUESTAHUREAU，1527—1555。
THEhighMidnightwasgarlandingherheadWithmanyashiningstarinshiningskies，And，ofhergrace，aslumberonmineeyes，And，aftersorrow，quietnesswasshed。
FarindimfieldscicalasjargonedAthinshrillclamourofcomplaintsandcries；
Andallthewoodswerepallid，instrangewise，Withpallorofthesadmoonoverspread。
Thencamemyladytothatlonelyplace，And，fromherpalfreystooping，didembraceAndhanguponmyneck，andkissedmeover；
Whereforethedayisfarlessdearthannight，Andsweeteristheshadowthanthelight，Sincenighthasmademesuchahappylover。
LOVEINMAY。
PASSERAT，1580。
OFFwithsleep，love，upfrombed，Thisfairmorn；
See，foroureyestherosyredNewdawnisborn；
NowthatskiesaregladandgayInthisgraciousmonthofMay，Loveme，sweet，Fillmyjoyinbrimmingmeasure，Inthisworldhehathnopleasure，Thatwillnoneofit。
Come，love，throughthewoodsofspring，Comewalkwithme；
Listen，thesweetbirdsjargoningFromtreetotree。
Listandlisten，overallNightingalemostmusicalThatceasesnever；
Griefbegone，andletusbeForaspaceasgladashe；
Time’sflittingever。
OldTime，thatlovesnotlovers，wearsWingsswiftinflight；
AllourhappylifehebearsFarinthenight。
Oldandwrinkledonaday，Sadandwearyshallyousay，’Ah，foolwasI，ThattooknopleasureinthegraceOftheflowerthatfrommyfaceTimehasseendie。’
Leavethensorrow，teen，andtearsTillwebeold；
Youngweare，andofouryearsTillyouthbecoldPlucktheflower；whilespringisgayInthishappymonthofMay，Loveme，love；
Fillourjoyinbrimmingmeasure；
InthisworldhehathnopleasureThatwillnonethereof。
THEGRAVEANDTHEROSE。
VICTORHUGO。
THEGravesaidtotheRose，’Whatofthedewsofdawn，Love’sflower，whatendistheirs？’
’Andwhatofspiritsflown，ThesoulswhereondothcloseThetomb’smouthunawares？’
TheRosesaidtotheGrave。
TheRosesaid，’IntheshadeFromthedawn’stearsismadeAperfumefaintandstrange，Amberandhoneysweet。’
’AndallthespiritsfleetDosufferasky—change，Morestrangelythanthedew，ToGod’sownangelsnew，’
TheGravesaidtotheRose。
THEGENESISOFBUTTERFLIES。
VICTORHUGO。
THEdawnissmilingonthedewthatcoversThetearfulroses；lo，thelittleloversThatkissthebuds，andalltheflutteringsInjasminebloom，andprivet，ofwhitewings，Thatgoandcome，andfly，andpeepandhide，Withmuffledmusic，murmuredfarandwide！
Ah，Springtime，whenwethinkofallthelaysThatdreamyloverssendtodreamymays，Ofthefondheartswithinabilletbound，Ofallthesoftsilkpaperthatpenswound，ThemessagesoflovethatmortalswriteFilledwithintoxicationofdelight，WritteninApril，andbeforetheMaytimeShreddedandflown，playthingsforthewind’splay—time，Wedreamthatallwhitebutterfliesabove，Whoseekthroughcloudsorwaterssoulstolove，Andleavetheirladymistressindespair，Toflittoflowers，askinderandmorefair，Arebuttornlove—letters，thatthroughtheskiesFlutter，andfloat，andchangetoButterflies。
MORESTRONGTHANTIME。
VICTORHUGO。
SINCEIhavesetmylipstoyourfullcup，mysweet，SinceImypallidfacebetweenyourhandshavelaid，SinceIhaveknownyoursoul，andallthebloomofit，Andalltheperfumerare，nowburiedintheshade；
Sinceitwasgiventometohearonehappywhile，Thewordswhereinyourheartspokeallitsmysteries，SinceIhaveseenyouweep，andsinceIhaveseenyousmile，Yourlipsuponmylips，andyoureyesuponmyeyes；
SinceIhaveknownabovemyforeheadglanceandgleam，Aray，asingleray，ofyourstar，veiledalways，SinceIhavefeltthefall，uponmylifetime’sstream，Ofonerosepetalpluckedfromtherosesofyourdays；
Inowamboldtosaytotheswiftchanginghours，Pass，passuponyourway，forIgrowneverold，Fleettothedarkabysmwithallyourfadingflowers，Onerosethatnonemaypluck，withinmyheartIhold。
Yourflyingwingsmaysmite，buttheycanneverspillThecupfulfilledoflove，fromwhichmylipsarewet；
Myhearthasfarmorefirethanyouhavefrosttochill，Mysoulmorelovethanyoucanmakemysoulforget。
ANOLDTUNE。
GERARDDENERVAL。
THEREisanairforwhichIwoulddisownMozart’s，Rossini’s，Weber’smelodies，—
Asweetsadairthatlanguishesandsighs，Andkeepsitssecretcharmformealone。
Whene’erIhearthatmusicvagueandold，Twohundredyearsaremistthatrollsaway；
ThethirteenthLouisreigns，andIbeholdAgreenlandgoldeninthedyingday。
Anoldredcastle，strongwithstonytowers，Thewindowsgaywithmanycolouredglass；
Wideplains，andriversflowingamongflowers，Thatbathethecastlebasementastheypass。
Inantiqueweed，withdarkeyesandgoldhair，Aladylooksforthfromherwindowhigh；
ItmaybethatIknewandfoundherfair，Insomeforgottenlife，longtimegoneby。
JUANA。
ALFREDDEMUSSET。
AGAINIseeyou，ahmyqueen，Ofallmyoldlovesthathavebeen，Thefirstlove，andthetenderest；
Doyourememberorforget—
Ahme，forIrememberyet—
Howthelastsummerdayswereblest？
Ahlady，whenwethinkofthis，Thefoolishhoursofyouthandbliss，Howfleet，howsweet，howhardtohold！
Howoldweare，erespringbegreen！
YoutouchthelimitofeighteenAndIamtwentywintersold。
Myrose，thatmidtheredroses，Wasbrightest，ah，howpalesheis！
Yetkeepsthebeautyofherprime；
Child，neverSpanishlady’sfaceWaslovelywithsowildagrace；
Rememberthedeadsummertime。
Thinkofourloves，ourfeudsofold，AndhowyougaveyourchainofgoldTomeforapeaceoffering；
AndhowallnightIlayawakeTotouchandkissitforyoursake，—
Totouchandkissthelifelessthing。
Lady，beware，forallwesay，ThisLoveshallliveanotherday，Awakenedfromhisdeathlysleep；
TheheartthatoncehasbeenyourshrineForotherlovesistoodivine；
Ahome，mydear，toowideanddeep。
WhatdidIsay—whydoIdream？
WhyshouldIstrugglewiththestreamWhosewavesreturnnotanyday？
Closeheart，andeyes，andarmsfromme；
Farewell，farewell！somustitbe，Soruns，soruns，theworldaway，TheseasonbearsuponitswingTheswallowsandthesongsofspring，Anddaysthatwere，anddaysthatflit；
Thelovedlosthoursarefaraway；
AndhopeandfamearescatteredsprayForme，thatgaveyouloveadayForyouthatnotrememberit。
SPRINGINTHESTUDENT’SQUARTER。
HENRIMURGER。
WINTERispassing，andthebellsForeverwiththeirsilverlayMurmuramelodythattellsOfAprilandofEasterday。
Highinsweetairthelightvanesets，Theweathercocksallsouthwardtwirl；
AsouwillbuyhervioletsAndmakeNiniahappygirl。
Thewintertothepoorwassore，Countingthewearywinterdays，Watchinghislittlefire—woodstore，Thebittersnow—flakesfellalways；
Andnowhislastlogdimlygleamed，Lightingtheroomwithfeebleglare，HalfcinderandhalfsmokeitseemedThatthewindwaftedintoair。
PilgrimsfromoceanandfarislesSeewheretheeastisreddening，TheflocksthatflyathousandmilesFromsunsettingtosunsetting；
Lookup，lookout，beholdtheswallows，Thethroatsthattwitter，thewingsthatbeat；
Andontheirsongthesummerfollows，Andinthesummerlifeissweet。
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WiththegreentenderbudsthatknowTheshootandsapoflustyspringMyneighbourofayearagoHercasement，see，isopening；
Throughallthebittermonthsthatwere，Forthfromhernestshedarednotflee，ShewasastudyforBoucher，ShenowmightsittoGavarni。
OLDLOVES。
HENRIMURGER。
LOUISE，haveyouforgottenyetThecornerofthefloweryland，Theancientgardenwherewemet，Myhandthattrembledinyourhand？
Ourlipsfoundwordsscarcesweetenough，Aslowbeneaththewillow—treesWesat；haveyouforgotten，love？
Doyouremember，loveLouise？
Marie，haveyouforgottenyetThelovingbarterthatwemade？
Theringswechanged，thesunsthatset，Thewoodsfulfilledwithsunandshade？
ThefountainsthatweremusicalBymanyanancienttrystingtree—
Marie，haveyouforgottenall？
Doyouremember，loveMarie？
Christine，doyourememberyetYourroomwithscentsandrosesgay？
Mygarret—nearthesky’twasset—
TheAprilhours，thenightsofMay？
Theclearcalmnights—thestarsaboveThatwhisperedtheywerefairestseenThroughnocloud—veil？Remember，love！
Doyouremember，loveChristine？
Louiseisdead，and，well—a—day！
Marieasadderpathhasta’en；
AndpaleChristinehaspassedawayInsouthernsunstobloomagain。
Alas！foroneandallofus—
Marie，Louise，Christineforget；
Ourbowerofloveisruinous，AndIalonerememberyet。
MUSETTE。
HENRIMURGER。1850
YESTERDAY，watchingtheswallows’flightThatbringthespringandtheseasonfair，AmomentIthoughtofthebeautybrightWholovedme，whenshehadtimetospare；
Anddreamily，dreamilyalltheday，Imusedonthecalendaroftheyear，Theyearsonearandsofaraway，Whenyouwerelief，andwhenIwasdear。
Yourmemoryhasnothadtimetopass；
Myyouthhasdaysofitslifetimeyet；
Ifyouonlyknockedatthedoor，alas，Myheartwouldopenthedoor，Musette！
Stillatyournamemustmysadheartbeat；
AhMuse，ahmaidenoffaithlessness！
Returnforamoment，anddeigntoeatThebreadthatpleasurewaswonttobless。
Thetablesandcurtains，thechairsandall，Friendsofourpleasurethatlookedonourpain，Aregladwiththegladnessoffestival，Hopingtoseeyouathomeagain；
Come，letthedaysoftheirmourningpass，Thesilentfriendsthataresadforyouyet；
Thelittlesofa，thegreatwineglass—
Forknowyouhadoftenmyshare，Musette。
Come，youshallweartheraimentwhiteYouworeofold，whentheworldwasgay，Wewillwanderinwoodsoftheheart’sdelightThewholeoftheSundayholiday。
Come，wewillsitbythewaysideinn，Come，andyoursongwillgainforcetofly，DippingitswingintheclearandthinWine，asofold，ereitscalethesky。
Musette，whohadscarcelyforgottenwithalOnebeautifuldawnofthenewyear’sbest，Returnedattheendofthecarnival，Aflownbird，toaforsakennest。
Ahfaithlessandfair！Iembraceheryet，Withnoheart—beat，andwithneverasigh；
AndMusette，nolongertheoldMusette，DeclaresthatIamnolongerI。
Farewell，mydearthatwasoncesodear，Deadwiththedeathofourlatestlove；
Ouryouthislaidinitssepulchre，Thecalendarstandsforastoneabove。
’Tisonlyinsearchingthedustofthedays，Theashesofalloldmemories，ThatwefindthekeyofthewoodlandwaysThatleadtotheplaceofourparadise。
BALLADS。
THETHREECAPTAINS。
ALLbeneaththewhite—rosetreeWalksaladyfairtosee，Sheisaswhiteasthesnows，Sheisasfairastheday：
Fromherfather’sgardencloseThreeknightshaveta’enheraway。
Hehasta’enherbythehand，Theyoungestofthethree—
’Mountandride，mybonniebride，Onmywhitehorsewithme。’
Andevertheyrode，andbetterrode，TilltheycametoSenlistown，ThehostessshelookedhardatthemAstheywerelightingdown。
’Andareyeherebyforce，’shesaid，’Orareyehereforplay？
Fromoutmyfather’sgardencloseThreeknightsmestoleaway。
’AndfainwouldIwinback，’shesaid，’ThewearywayIcome；
Andfainwouldseemyfatherdear，Andfaingomaidenhome。’
’Oh，weepnot，ladyfair，’saidshe，’Youshallwinback，’shesaid，’ForyoushalltakethisdraughtfrommeWillmakeyouliefordead。’
’Comeinandsup，fairlady，’theysaid，’Comebuskyeandbebright；
ItiswiththreeboldcaptainsThatyemustbethisnight。’
Whentheyhadeatenwellanddrunk，Shefelldownlikeoneslain：
’Now，outandalas！formybonnymayShalllivenomoreagain。’
’Withinherfather’sgardensteadTherearethreewhitelilies；
Withherbodytothelilybed，WithhersoultoParadise。’
Theyborehertoherfather’shouse，Theyboreherallthethree，Theylaidherinherfather’sclose，Beneaththewhite—rosetree。
Shehadnotlainaday，aday，Adaybutbarelythree，Whenthemayawakes，’Oh，open，father，Oh，openthedoorforme。
’’TisIhavelainfordead，father，Havelainthelongdaysthree，ThatImightmaidencomeagainTomymotherandtothee。’
THEBRIDGEOFDEATH。
’THEdanceisontheBridgeofDeathAndwhowilldancewithme？’
’There’sneveramanoflivingmenWilldaretodancewiththee。’
NowMargaret’sgonewithinherbowerPutashesinherhair，Andsackclothonherbonnybreast，Andonhershouldersbare。
Therecameaknocktoherbowerdoor，Andblitheshelethimin；
Itwasherbrotherfromthewars，Thedearestofherkin。
’Setgoldwithinyourhair，Margaret，Setgoldwithinyourhair，Andgolduponyourgirdleband，Andonyourbreastsofair。
’Forwearebiddentodanceto—night，Wemaynotbideaway；
Thisonegoodnight，thisonefairnight，Beforetherednewday。’
’Nay，nogoldformyheadbrother，Nay，nogoldformyhair；
ItistheashesanddustofearthThatyouandImustwear。
’Nogoldworkformygirdleband，Nogoldworkonmyfeet；
Butashesofthefire，mylove，Butdustthattheserpentseat。’
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TheydancedacrossthebridgeofDeath，Abovetheblackwater，Andthemarriage—bellwastolledinhellForthesoulsofhimandher。
LEPERESEVERE。
KINGLOUIS’DAUGHTER。
BALLADOFTHEISLEOFFRANCE。
KINGLouisonhisbridgeishe，Heholdshisdaughteronhisknee。
SheasksahusbandathishandThatisnotwortharoodofland。
’Giveupyourloverspeedily，Oryouwithinthetowermustlie。’
’AlthoughImusttheprisondree，Iwillnotchangemyloveforthee。
’IwillnotchangemyloverfairNotforthemotherthatmebare。
’IwillnotchangemytrueloverForfriends，orformyfatherdear。’
’Nowwhereareallmypageskeen，Andwhereareallmyservingmen？
’Mydaughtermustlieinthetoweralway，Wheresheshallneverseetheday。’
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SevenlongyearsarepastandgoneAndtherehasseenherneverone。
AtendingoftheseventhyearHerfathergoestovisither。
’Mychild，mychild，howmayyoube？’
’Ofather，itfaresillwithme。
’Myfeetarewastedinthemould，Thewormstheygnawmysidesocold。’
’Mychild，changeyourlovespeedilyOryoumuststillinprisonlie。’
’’TisbetterfarthecoldtodreeThangivemytrueloveupforthee。’
THEMILKWHITEDOE。
ITwasamotherandamaidThatwalkedthewoodsamong，Andstillthemaidwentslowandsad，Andstillthemothersung。
’Whatailsyou，daughterMargaret？
Whygoyoupaleandwan？
Isitforacastofbitterlove，Orforafalseleman？’
’ItisnotforafalseloverThatIgosadtosee；
ButitisforawearylifeBeneaththegreenwoodtree。
’ForeverinthegooddaylightAmaidenmayIgo，ButalwaysontheninthmidnightIchangetoamilkwhitedoe。
’TheyhuntmethroughthegreenforestWithhoundsandhuntingmen；
AndeveritismyfairbrotherThatissofierceandkeen。’
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’Good—morrow，mother。’’Good—morrow，son；
Whereareyourhoundssogood？’
Oh，theyarehuntingawhitedoeWithinthegladgreenwood。
’Andthreetimeshavetheyhuntedher，Andthriceshe’swonaway；
ThefourthtimethattheyfollowherThatwhitedoetheyshallslay。’
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Thenoutandspoketheforester，Ashecamefromthewood，’NowneversawImaid’sgoldhairAmongthewilddeer’sblood。
’AndIhavehuntedthewilddeerIneastlandsandinwest；
AndneversawIwhitedoeyetThathadamaiden’sbreast。’
Thenupandspakeherfairbrother，Betweenthewineandbread，’Behold，Ihadbutonesister，AndIhavebeenherdead。’
’ButyemustburymysweetsisterWithastoneatherfootandherhead，AndyemustcoverherfairbodyWiththewhiterosesandred。’
AndImustouttothegreenwood，Theroofshallnevershelterme；
AndIshalllieforsevenlongyearsOnthegrassbelowthehawthorntree。
ALADYOFHIGHDEGREE。
[Ibepareldmostofprise，Irideafterthewildfee。]
WILLyethatIshouldsingOftheloveofagoodlything，Wasnovilein’smay？
’Tissungofaknightsofree，Undertheolivetree，Singingthislay。
Herweedwasofsamitefine，Hermantleofwhiteermine，Greensilkherhose；
Hershoonwithsilvergay，HersandalsflowersofMay，Lacedsmallandclose。
Herbeltwasoffreshspringbuds，Setwithgoldclaspsandstuds，Finelinenhershift；
Herpurseitwasoflove，Herchainwastheflowerthereof，AndLove’sgift。
Uponamulesherode，Thesellewasofbrentgold，Thebitsofsilvermade；
ThreeredrosetreestherewereThatovershadowedher，Forasunshade。
Sheridingonaday，Knightsmetherbytheway，Theydidhergrace；
’Fairlady，whencebeye？’
’Franceitismycountrie，Icomeofahighrace。
