Dayafterdaystilldippinginmytrough，Andscribblingpagesafterpagesoff。
\"Dayafterdaythelabor’stobedone，Andsureascomesthepostmanandthesun，Theindefatigableinkmustrun……
\"Goback，myprettylittlegildedtome，Toafairmistressandapleasanthome，Wheresoftheartsgreetuswhensoe’erwecome！
\"Dear，friendlyeyes，withconstantkindnesslit，Howeverrudemyverse，orpoormywit，Orsadorgaymymood，youwelcomeit。
\"Kindlady！tillmylastoflinesispenn’d，Mymaster’slove，grief，laughter，atanend，Whene’erIwriteyourname，mayIwritefriend！
\"Notallaresothatweresoinpastyears;
Voices，familiaronce，nomorehehears;
Names，oftenwrit，areblottedoutintears。
\"Sobeit：——joyswillendandtearswilldry——
Album！mymasterbidsmewishgood-by，He’llsendyoutoyourmistresspresently。
\"Andthuswiththankfulheartheclosesyou;
BlessingthehappyhourwhenafriendheknewSogentle，andsogenerous，andsotrue。
\"Norpassthewordsasidlephrasesby;
Stranger！Ineverwritaflattery，Norsign’dthepagethatregister’dalie。\"
MRS。KATHERINE’SLANTERN。
WRITTENINALADY’SALBUM。
\"Comingfromagloomycourt，PlaceofIsraeliteresort，ThisoldlampI’vebroughtwithme。
Madam，onitspanesyou’llseeTheinitialsKandE。\"
\"Anoldlanternbroughttome？
Ugly，dingy，battered，black！\"
（HerealadyIsupposeTurningupaprettynose）——
\"Pray，sir，taketheoldthingback。
I’venotasteforbricabrac。\"
\"Pleasetomarktheletterstwain\"——
（I’msupposedtospeakagain）——
\"Gravenonthelanternpane。
Canyoutellmewhowasshe，Mistressoftheflowerywreath，Andtheanagrambeneath——
ThemysteriousKE？
\"FullahundredyearsaregoneSincethelittlebeaconshoneFromaVenicebalcony：
There，onsummernights，ithung，AndherLoverscameandsungTotheirbeautifulKE。
\"Hush！inthecanalbelowDon’tyouheartheplashofoarsUnderneaththelantern’sglow，AndathrillingvoicebeginsTothesoundofmandolins？
BeginssingingofamoreAnddelireanddolore——
Otheravishingtenore！
\"Lady，doyouknowthetune？
Ah，weallofushavehummedit！
I’veanoldguitarhasthrummedit，Undermanyachangingmoon。
ShallItryit？DoReMI……
Whatisthis？Mafoi，thefactis，Thatmyhandisoutofpractice，Andmypooroldfiddlecrackedis，Andaman——Iletthetruthout，——
Who’shadalmosteverytoothout，Cannotsingasoncehesung，Whenhewasyoungasyouareyoung，Whenhewasyoungandluteswerestrung，Andlove-lampsinthecasementhung。\"
LUCY’SBIRTHDAY。
Seventeenrosebudsinaring，Thickwithsisterflowersbeset，Inafragrantcoronet，Lucy’sservantsthisdaybring。
BeitthebirthdaywreathshewearsFreshandfair，andsymbollingTheyoungnumberofheryears，Thesweetblushesofherspring。
Typesofyouthandloveandhope！
Friendlyheartsyourmistressgreet，Beyoueverfairandsweet，Andgrowlovelierasyouope！
Gentlenursling，fencedaboutWithfondcare，andguardedso，Scarceyou’veheardofstormswithout，Froststhatbiteorwindsthatblow！
Kindlyhasyourlifebegun，AndwepraythatheavenmaysendToourfloweretawarmsun，Acalmsummer，asweetend。
Andwhere’ershallbeherhome，Mayshedecoratetheplace;
Stillexpandingintobloom，Anddevelopingingrace。
THECANE-BOTTOM’DCHAIR。
Intatteredoldslippersthattoastatthebars，Andaraggedoldjacketperfumedwithcigars，Awayfromtheworldanditstoilsanditscares，I’veasnuglittlekingdomupfourpairofstairs。
Tomounttothisrealmisatoil，tobesure，Butthefirethereisbrightandtheairratherpure;
AndtheviewIbeholdonasunshinydayIsgrandthroughthechimney-potsovertheway。
Thissnuglittlechamberiscramm’dinallnooksWithworthlessoldknick-knacksandsillyoldbooks，Andfoolisholdoddsandfoolisholdends，Crack’dbargainsfrombrokers，cheapkeepsakesfromfriends。
Oldarmor，prints，pictures，pipes，china，（allcrack’d，）
Oldricketytables，andchairsbroken-backed;
Atwopennytreasury，wondroustosee;
Whatmatter？’tispleasanttoyou，friend，andme。
NobetterdivanneedtheSultanrequire，Thanthecreakingoldsofathatbasksbythefire;
And’tiswonderful，surely，whatmusicyougetFromtherickety，ramshackle，wheezyspinet。
Thatpraying-rugcamefromaTurcoman’scamp;
ByTiberoncetwinkledthatbrazenoldlamp;
Amamelukefierceyonderdaggerhasdrawn：
’Tisamurderousknifetotoastmuffinsupon。
Long，longthroughthehours，andthenight，andthechimes，Herewetalkofoldbooks，andoldfriends，andoldtimes;
AswesitinafogmadeofrichLatakieThischamberispleasanttoyou，friend，andme。
Butofallthecheaptreasuresthatgarnishmynest，There’sonethatIloveandIcherishthebest：
Forthefinestofcouchesthat’spaddedwithhairIneverwouldchangethee，mycane-bottom’dchair。
’Tisabandy-legg’d，high-shoulder’d，worm-eatenseat，Withacreakingoldback，andtwistedoldfeet;
ButsincethefairmorningwhenFannysatthere，Iblesstheeandlovethee，oldcane-bottom’dchair。
Ifchairshavebutfeeling，inholdingsuchcharms，Athrillmusthavepass’dthroughyourwither’doldarms！
Ilook’d，andIlong’d，andIwish’dindespair;
Iwish’dmyselfturn’dtoacane-bottom’dchair。
Itwasbutamomentshesatinthisplace，She’dascarfonherneck，andasmileonherface！
Asmileonherface，andaroseinherhair，Andshesatthere，andbloom’dinmycane-bottom’dchair。
AndsoIhavevaluedmychaireversince，Liketheshrineofasaint，orthethroneofaprince;
SaintFanny，mypatronesssweetIdeclare，Thequeenofmyheartandmycane-bottom’dchair。
Whenthecandlesburnlow，andthecompany’sgone，InthesilenceofnightasIsitherealone——
Isitherealone，butweyetareapair——
MyFannyIseeinmycane-bottom’dchair。
Shecomesfromthepastandrevisitsmyroom;
Shelooksasshethendid，allbeautyandbloom;
Sosmilingandtender，sofreshandsofair，Andyondershesitsinmycane-bottom’dchair。
PISCATORANDPISCATRIX。
LINESWRITTENTOANALBUMPRINT。
AsonthispicturedpageIlook，ThisprettytaleoflineandhookAsthoughitwereanovel-bookAmusesandengages：
Iknowthemboth，theboyandgirl;
SheisthedaughteroftheEarl，Thelad（thathashishairincurl）
MylordtheCounty’spageas。
Apleasantplaceforsuchapair！
Thefieldsliebaskingintheglare;
NobreathofwindtheheavyairOflazysummerquickens。
Hardbyyouseethecastletall;
Thevillagenestlesroundthewall，AsroundaboutthehenitssmallYoungprogenyofchickens。
Itistoohottopacethekeep;
Toclimbtheturretistoosteep;
Mylordtheearlisdozingdeep，Hisnoondaydinnerover：
Thepostern-warderisasleep（Perhapsthey’vebribedhimnottopeep）：
Andsofromoutthegatetheycreep，Andcrossthefieldsofclover。
Theirlinesintothebrooktheylaunch;
Helayshiscloakuponabranch，ToguaranteehisLadyBlanche’sdelicatecomplexion：
Hetakeshisrapier，fromhishaunch，Thatbeardlessdoughtychampionstaunch;
He’ddrillitthroughtherival’spaunchThatquestion’dhisaffection！
Oheedlesspairofsportsmenslack！
Younevermark，thoughtroutorjack，Orlittlefoolishstickleback，Yourbaitedsnaresmaycapture。
WhatcarehasSHEforlineandhook？
Sheturnsherbackuponthebrook，Uponherlover’seyestolookInsentimentalrapture。
Olovingpair！asthusIgazeUponthegirlwhosmilesalways，ThelittlehandthateverplaysUponthelover’sshoulder;
Inlookingatyourprettyshapes，Asortofenviouswishescapes（SuchastheFoxhadfortheGrapes）
ThePoetyourbeholder。
Tobebrave，handsome，twenty-two;
Withnothingelseonearthtodo，Butalldaylongtobillandcoo：
Itwereapleasantcalling。
AndhadIsuchapartnersweet;
Atenderheartforminetobeat，Agentlehandmyclasptomeet;——
I’dlettheworldflowatmyfeet，Andneverheeditsbrawling。
THEROSEUPONMYBALCONY。
Theroseuponmybalconythemorningairperfuming，Wasleaflessallthewintertimeandpiningforthespring;
Youaskmewhyherbreathissweet，andwhyhercheekisblooming，Itisbecausethesunisoutandbirdsbegintosing。
Thenightingale，whosemelodyisthroughthegreenwoodringing，Wassilentwhentheboughswerebareandwindswereblowingkeen：
Andif，Mamma，youaskofmethereasonofhissinging，Itisbecausethesunisoutandalltheleavesaregreen。
Thuseachperformshispart，Mamma;thebirdshavefoundtheirvoices，Theblowingroseaflush，Mamma，herbonnycheektodye;
Andthere’ssunshineinmyheart，Mamma，whichwakensandrejoices，AndsoIsingandblush，Mamma，andthat’sthereasonwhy。
RONSARDTOHISMISTRESS。
\"Quandvousserezbienvielle，lesoiralachandelleAssiseaupresdufeudevisantetfilant，Direz，chantantmesversenvousesmerveillant，Ronsardm’acelebredutempsquej’etoisbelle。\"
Somewinternight，shutsnuglyinBesidethefagotinthehall，IthinkIseeyousitandspin，Surroundedbyyourmaidensall。
Oldtalesaretold，oldsongsaresung，Olddayscomebacktomemory;
Yousay，\"WhenIwasfairandyoung，Apoetsangofme！\"
There’snotamaideninyourhall，Thoughtiredandsleepyeverso，Butwakes，asyoumynamerecall，Andlongsthehistorytoknow。
And，asthepiteoustaleissaid，Ofladycoldandlovertrue，Each，musing，carriesittobed，Andsighsandenviesyou！
\"Ourlady’soldandfeeblenow，\"
They’llsay;\"sheoncewasfreshandfair，Andyetshespurn’dherlover’svow，Andheartlesslefthimtodespair：
Theloverliesinsilentearth，Nokindlymatetheladycheers;
Shesitsbesidealonelyhearth，Withthreescoreandtenyears！\"
Ah！drearythoughtsanddreamsarethose，Butwhereforeyieldmetodespair，Whileyetthepoet’sbosomglows，Whileyetthedameispeerlessfair！
Sweetladymine！whileyet’tistimeRequitemypassionandmytruth，AndgatherintheirblushingprimeTherosesofyouryouth！
ATTHECHURCHGATE。
AlthoughIenternot，YetroundaboutthespotOfttimesIhover：
Andnearthesacredgate，WithlongingeyesIwait，Expectantofher。
TheMinsterbelltollsoutAbovethecity’srout，Andnoiseandhumming：
They’vehush’dtheMinsterbell：
Theorgan’ginstoswell：
She’scoming，she’scoming！
Myladycomesatlast，Timid，andsteppingfast，Andhasteninghither，Withmodesteyesdowncast：
Shecomes——she’shere——she’spast——
Mayheavengowithher！
Kneel，undisturb’d，fairSaint！
PouroutyourpraiseorplaintMeeklyandduly;
Iwillnotenterthere，TosullyyourpureprayerWiththoughtsunruly。
ButsuffermetopaceRoundtheforbiddenplace，LingeringaminuteLikeoutcastspiritswhowaitAndseethroughheaven’sgateAngelswithinit。
THEAGEOFWISDOM。
Ho，prettypage，withthedimpledchin，ThatneverhasknowntheBarber’sshear，Allyourwishiswomantowin，Thisisthewaythatboysbegin，——
WaittillyoucometoFortyYear。
Curlygoldlockscoverfoolishbrains，Billingandcooingisallyourcheer;
Sighingandsingingofmidnightstrains，UnderBonnybell’swindowpanes，——
WaittillyoucometoFortyYear。
FortytimesoverletMichaelmaspass，Grizzlinghairthebraindothclear——
Thenyouknowaboyisanass，Thenyouknowtheworthofalass，OnceyouhavecometoFortyYear。
Pledgemeround，Ibidyedeclare，Allgoodfellowswhosebeardsaregray，DidnotthefairestofthefairCommongrowandwearisomeereEveramonthwaspassedaway？
Thereddestlipsthateverhavekissed，Thebrightesteyesthateverhaveshone，Mayprayandwhisper，andwenotlist，Orlookaway，andneverbemissed，Ereyeteveramonthisgone。
Gillian’sdead，Godrestherbier，HowIlovedhertwentyyearssyne！
Marian’smarried，butIsithereAloneandmerryatFortyYear，DippingmynoseintheGasconwine。
SORROWSOFWERTHER。
WERTHERhadaloveforCharlotteSuchaswordscouldneverutter;
Wouldyouknowhowfirsthemether？
Shewascuttingbreadandbutter。
Charlottewasamarriedlady，AndamoralmanwasWerther，And，forallthewealthofIndies，Woulddonothingfortohurther。
Sohesighedandpinedandogled，Andhispassionboiledandbubbled，Tillheblewhissillybrainsout，Andnomorewasbyittroubled。
Charlotte，havingseenhisbodyBornebeforeheronashutter，Likeawell-conductedperson，Wentoncuttingbreadandbutter。
ADOEINTHECITY。
LittleKITTYLORIMER，Fair，andyoung，andwitty，WhathasbroughtyourladyshipRamblingtotheCity？
AlltheStagsinCapelCourtSawherlightlytripit;
AlltheladsofStockExchangeTwigg’dhermuffandtippet。
Withasweetperplexity，Andamysterypretty，ThreadingthroughThreadneedleStreet，TrotsthelittleKITTY。
Whatwasmyastonishment——
Whatwasmycompunction，WhenshereachedtheOfficesOftheDidlandJunction！
UptheDidlandstairsshewent，TotheDidlanddoor，Sir;
Porterslostinwonderment，Letherpassbefore，Sir。
\"Madam，\"saystheoldchiefClerk，\"Surewecan’tadmitye。\"
\"Where’stheDidlandJunctiondeed？\"
DauntlesslysaysKITTY。
\"Ifyoudoubtmyhonesty，Lookatmyreceipt，Sir。\"
UpthenjumpstheoldchiefClerk，Smilingashemeetsher。
KITTYatthetablesits（WhithertheoldClerkleadsher），\"Ideliverthis，\"shesays，\"Asmyactanddeed，Sir。\"
WhenIheardthesefunnywordsComefromlipssopretty;
This，Ithought，shouldsurelybeSubjectforaditty。
What！areladiesstaggingit？
Sure，themore’sthepity;
ButI’velostmyhearttoher，——
NaughtylittleKITTY。
THELASTOFMAY。
（INREPLYTOANINVITATIONDATEDONTHE1ST。）
Byfate’sbenevolentaward，ShouldIsurvivetheday，I’lldrinkabumperwithmylordUponthelastofMay。
ThatImayreachthathappytimeThekindlygodsIpray，ForarenotducksandpeaseinprimeUponthelastofMay？
Atthirtyboards，’twixtnowandthen，Myknifeandforkshallplay;
ButbetterwineandbettermenIshallnotmeetinMay。
Andthough，goodfriend，withwhomIdine，Yourhonestheadisgray，And，likethisgrizzledheadofmine，HasseenitslastofMay;
Yet，withaheartthat’severkind，Agentlespiritgay，You’vespringperennialinyourmind，AndroundyoumakeaMay！
\"AH，BLEAKANDBARRENWASTHEMOOR。\"
Ah！bleakandbarrenwasthemoor，Ah！loudandpiercingwasthestorm，Thecottageroofwasshelter’dsure，Thecottagehearthwasbrightandwarm——
Anorphan-boythelatticepass’d，And，ashemark’ditscheerfulglow，Feltdoublykeenthemidnightblast，Anddoublycoldthefallensnow。
Theymarkedhimasheonwardpress’d，Withfaintingheartandwearylimb;
Kindvoicesbadehimturnandrest，Andgentlefaceswelcomedhim。
Thedawnisup——theguestisgone，Thecottagehearthisblazingstill：
Heavenpityallpoorwandererslone！
Harktothewinduponthehill！
SONGOFTHEVIOLET。
AhumbleflowerlongtimeIpinedUponthesolitaryplain，Andtrembledattheangrywind，Andshrunkbeforethebitterrain。
Andoh！’twasinablessedhourApassingwandererchancedtosee，And，pityingthelonelyflower，Tostoopandgatherme。
Ifearnomorethetempestrude，OndrearyheathnomoreIpine，Butleftmycheerlesssolitude，TodeckthebreastofCaroline。
Alasourdaysarebriefatbest，NorlongIfearwillmineendure，Thoughshelter’dhereuponabreastSogentleandsopure。
Itdrawsthefragrancefrommyleaves，Itrobsmeofmysweetestbreath，Andeverytimeitfallsandheaves，Itwarnsmeofmycomingdeath。
ButoneIknowwouldgladforegoAlljoysoflifetobeasI;
Anhourtorestonthatsweetbreast，Andthen，contented，die！
FAIRYDAYS。
Besidetheoldhall-fire——uponmynurse’sknee，Ofhappyfairydays——whattalesweretoldtome！
Ithoughttheworldwasonce——allpeopledwithprincesses，Andmyheartwouldbeattohear——theirlovesandtheirdistresses：
Andmanyaquietnight，——inslumbersweetanddeep，Theprettyfairypeople——wouldvisitmeinsleep。
Isawtheminmydreams——comeflyingeastandwest，Withwondrousfairygifts——thenewbornbabetheybless’d;
Onehasbroughtajewel——andoneacrownofgold，Andonehasbroughtacurse——butsheiswrinkledandold。
Thegentlequeenturnspale——tohearthosewordsofsin，Butthekingheonlylaughs——andbidsthedancebegin。
Thebabehasgrowntobe——thefairestoftheland，Andridestheforestgreen——ahawkuponherhand，Anamblingpalfreywhite——agoldenrobeandcrown：
I’veseenherinmydreams——ridingupanddown：
Andheardtheogrelaugh——asshefellintohissnare，Atthelittletendercreature——whoweptandtoreherhair！
Buteverwhenitseemed——herneedwasatthesorest，Aprinceinshiningmail——comesprancingthroughtheforest，Awavingostrich-plume——abucklerburnishedbright;
I’veseenhiminmydreams——goodsooth！agallantknight。
Hislipsarecoralred——beneathadarkmoustache;
Seehowhewaveshishand——andhowhisblueeyesflash！
\"Comeforth，thouPaynimknight！\"——heshoutsinaccentsclear。
Thegiantandthemaid——bothtremblehisvoicetohear。
SaintMaryguardhimwell！——hedrawshisfalchionkeen，Thegiantandtheknight——arefightingonthegreen。
Iseetheminmydreams——hisbladegivesstrokeonstroke，Thegiantpantsandreels——andtumbleslikeanoak！
Withwhatablushinggrace——hefallsuponhiskneeAndtakesthelady’shand——andwhispers，\"Youarefree！\"
Ah！happychildishtales——ofknightandfaerie！
Iwakenfrommydreams——butthere’sne’eraknightforme;
Iwakenfrommydreams——andwishthatIcouldbeAchildbytheoldhall-fire——uponmynurse’sknee！
POCAHONTAS。
WeariedarmandbrokenswordWageinvainthedesperatefight：
Roundhimpressacountlesshorde，Heisbutasingleknight。
Hark！acryoftriumphshrillThroughthewildernessresounds，As，withtwentybleedingwounds，Sinksthewarrior，fightingstill。
Nowtheyheapthefatalpyre，Andthetorchofdeaththeylight：
Ah！’tishardtodieoffire！
Whowillshieldthecaptiveknight？
RoundthestakewithfiendishcryWheelanddancethesavagecrowd，Coldthevictim’smien，andproud。
Andhisbreastisbaredtodie。
Whowillshieldthefearlessheart？
Whoavertthemurderousblade？
Fromthethrong，withsuddenstart，SeetherespringsanIndianmaid。
Quickshestandsbeforetheknight，\"Loosethechain，unbindthering，Iamdaughteroftheking，AndIclaimtheIndianright！\"
DauntlesslyasidesheflingsLiftedaxeandthirstyknife;
Fondlytohisheartsheclings，Andherbosomguardshislife！
InthewoodsofPowhattan，Still’tistoldbyIndianfires，HowadaughteroftheirsiresSavedthecaptiveEnglishman。
FROMPOCAHONTAS。
ReturningfromthecruelfightHowpaleandfaintappearsmyknight！
Heseesmeanxiousathisside;
\"Whyseek，mylove，yourwoundstohide？
OrdeemyourEnglishgirlafraidToemulatetheIndianmaid？\"
Beminemyhusband’sgrieftocheerInperiltobeevernear;
Whate’erofillorwoebetide，Tobearitclingingathisside;
Thepoisonedstrokeoffatetoward，Hisbosomwithmyowntoguard：
Ah！coulditspareapangtohis，Itcouldnotknowapurerbliss！
’Twouldgladdenasitfeltthesmart，Andthankthehandthatflungthedart！
LOVE-SONGSMADEEASY。
WHATMAKESMYHEARTTOTHRILLANDGLOW？
THEMAYFAIRLOVE-SONG。
Winterandsummer，nightandmorn，Ilanguishatthistabledark;
Myofficewindowhasacorn-
erlooksintoSt。James’sPark。
Ihearthefoot-guards’bugle-horn，TheirtrampuponparadeImark;
Iamagentlemanforlorn，IamaForeign-OfficeClerk。
Mytoils，mypleasures，everyone，Ifindarestale，anddull，andslow;
Andyesterday，whenworkwasdone，Ifeltmyselfsosadandlow，Icouldhaveseizedasentry’sgunMyweariedbrainsoutouttoblow。
Whatisitmakesmybloodtorun？
Whatmakesmyhearttobeatandglow？
Mynotesofhandareburnt，perhaps？
Someonehaspaidmytailor’sbill？
No：everymornthetailorraps;
MyIOU’sareextantstill。
Istillampreyofdebtanddun;
Myelderbrother’sstoutandwell。
Whatisitmakesmybloodtorun？
Whatmakesmyhearttoglowandswell？
Iknowmychief’sdistrustandhate;
HesaysI’mlazy，andIshirk。
Ah！hadIgeniuslikethelateRightHonorableEdmundBurke！
Mychanceofallpromotion’sgone，Iknowitis，——hehatesmeso。
Whatisitmakesmybloodtorun，Andallmyhearttoswellandglow？
Why，whyisallsobrightandgay？
Thereisnochange，thereisnocause;
Myoffice-timeIfoundto-dayDisgustingasiteverwas。
Atthree，IwentandtriedtheClubs，Andyawnedandsaunter’dtoandfro;
Andnowmyheartjumpsupandthrobs，Andallmysoulisinaglow。
Athalf-pastfourIhadthecab;
IdroveashardasIcouldgo。
TheLondonskywasdirtydrab，AnddirtybrowntheLondonsnow。
AndasIrattledinacant-
erdownbydearoldBoltonRow，Asomethingmademyhearttopant，Andcausedmycheektoflushandglow。
WhatcoulditbethatmademefindOldJawkinspleasantattheClub？
WhywasitthatIlaughedandgrinnedAtwhist，althoughIlosttherub？
WhatwasitmademedrinklikemadThirteensmallglassesofCuraco？
Thatmademyinmostheartsoglad，Andeveryfibrethrillandglow？
She’shomeagain！she’shome，she’shome！
Awayallcaresandgriefsandpain;
Iknewshewould——she’sbackfromRome;
She’shomeagain！she’shomeagain！
\"Thefamily’sgoneabroad，\"theysaid，Septemberlasttheytoldmeso;
Sincethenmylonelyheartisdead，MybloodIthink’sforgottoflow。
She’shomeagain！awayallcare！
Ofairestformtheworldcanshow！
Obeamingeyes！Ogoldenhair！
Otendervoice，thatbreathessolow！
Ogentlest，softest，purestheart！
Ojoy，Ohope！——\"Mytiger，ho！\"
Fitz-Clarencesaid;wesawhimstart——
HegallopeddowntoBoltonRow。
THEGHAZUL，ORORIENTALLOVE-SONG。
THEROCKS。
Iwasatimidlittleantelope;
Myhomewasintherocks，thelonelyrocks。
Isawthehuntersscouringontheplain;
Ilivedamongtherocks，thelonelyrocks。
Iwasa-thirstyinthesummer-heat;
Iventuredtothetentsbeneaththerocks。
Zuleikahbroughtmewaterfromthewell;
SincethenIhavebeenfaithlesstotherocks。
Isawherfacereflectedinthewell;
Hercamelssincehavemarchedintotherocks。
Ilooktoseeherimageinthewell;
Ionlyseemyeyes，myownsadeyes。
Mymotherisaloneamongtherocks。
THEMERRYBARD。
ZULEIKAH！TheyoungAgasinthebazaarareslim-wastedandwearyellowslippers。Iamoldandhideous。Oneofmyeyesisout，andthehairsofmybeardaremostlygray。PraisebetoAllah！Iamamerrybard。
ThereisabirdupontheterraceoftheEmir’schiefwife。PraisebetoAllah！Hehasemeraldsonhisneck，andarubytail。Iamamerrybard。Hedeafensmewithhisdiabolicalscreaming。
Thereisalittlebrownbirdinthebasket-maker’scage。PraisebetoAllah！Heravishesmysoulinthemoonlight。Iamamerrybard。
ThepeacockisanAga，butthelittlebirdisaBulbul。
IamalittlebrownBulbul。Comeandlisteninthemoonlight。
PraisebetoAllah！Iamamerrybard。
THECAIQUE。
Yondertothekiosk，besidethecreek，Paddletheswiftcaique。
Thoubrawnyoarsmanwiththesunburntcheek，Quick！foritsoothesmyhearttoheartheBulbulspeak。
FerrymequicklytotheAsianshores，Swiftbendingtoyouroars。
Beneaththemelancholysycamores，Hark！whataravishingnotethelovelornBulbulpours。
Behold，theboughsseemquiveringwithdelight，Thestarsthemselvesmorebright，AsmidthewavingbranchesoutofsightTheLoveroftheRosesitssingingthroughthenight。
UndertheboughsIsatandlistenedstill，Icouldnothavemyfill。
\"Howcomes，\"Isaid，\"suchmusictohisbill？
Tellmeforwhomhesingssobeautifulatrill。\"
\"OnceIwasdumb，\"thendidtheBirddisclose，\"ButlookedupontheRose;
Andinthegardenwherethelovedonegrows，Istraightwaydidbeginsweetmusictocompose。\"
\"Obirdofsong，there’soneinthiscaiqueTheRosewouldalsoseek，Sohemightlearnlikeyoutoloveandspeak。\"
Thenansweredmethebirdofduskybeak，\"TheRose，theRoseofLoveblushesonLeilah’scheek。\"
MYNORA。
BeneaththegoldacaciabudsMygentleNorasitsandbroods，Far，farawayinBostonwoodsMygentleNora！
Iseethetear-dropinhere’e，Herbosom’sheavingtenderly;
Iknow——Iknowshethinksofme，MyDarlingNora！
AndwhereamI？Mylove，whilstthouSitt’stsadbeneaththeacaciabough，Wherepearl’sonneck，andwreathonbrow，Istand，myNora！
Midcarcanetandcoronet，Wherejoy-lampsshineandflowersareset——
WhereEngland’schivalryaremet，Beholdme，Nora！
Inthisstrangesceneofrevelry，Amidstthisgorgeouschivalry，AformIsawwasliketothee，Mylove——myNora！
Shepausedamidstherconverseglad;
TheladysawthatIwassad，Shepitiedthepoorlonelylad，——
Dostloveher，Nora？
Insooth，sheisalovelydame，Alipofred，andeyeofflame，Andclusteringgoldenlocks，thesameAsthine，dearNora？
Herglanceissofterthanthedawn’s，Herfootislighterthanthefawn’s，Herbreastiswhiterthantheswan’s，Orthine，myNora！
Oh，gentlebreasttopityme！
Oh，lovelyLadyeEmily！
Tilldeath——tilldeathI’llthinkofthee——
OftheeandNora！
TOMARY。
Iseem，inthemidstofthecrowd，Thelightestofall;
Mylaughterringscheeryandloud，Inbanquetandball。
Myliphathitssmilesanditssneers，Forallmentosee;
Butmysoul，andmytruth，andmytears，Areforthee，areforthee！
Aroundmetheyflatterandfawn——
Theyoungandtheold。
ThefairestarereadytopawnTheirheartsformygold。
Theysueme——IlaughasIspurnTheslavesatmyknee;
ButinfaithandinfondnessIturnUntothee，untothee！
SERENADE。
Nowthetoilsofdayareover，Andthesunhathsunktorest，Seeking，likeafierylover，Thebosomoftheblushingwest——
Thefaithfulnightkeepswatchandward，Raisingthemoonhersilvershield，AndsummoningthestarstoguardTheslumbersofmyfairMathilde！
Thefaithfulnight！NowallthingslieHidbyhermantledarkanddim，InpioushopeIhitherhie，Andhumblychantmineev’ninghymn。
Thouartmyprayer，mysaint，myshrine！
（Forneverholypilgrimkneel’d，Orweptatfeetmorepurethanthine），Myvirginlove，mysweetMathilde！
THEMINARETBELLS。
Tink-a-tink，tink-a-tink，Bythelightofthestar，Ontheblueriver’sbrink，Iheardaguitar。
Iheardaguitar，Onthebluewatersclear，Andknewbyitsmusic，ThatSelimwasnear！
Tink-a-tink，tink-a-tink，Howthesoftmusicswells，AndIhearthesoftclinkOftheminaretbells！
COMETOTHEGREENWOODTREE。
Cometothegreenwoodtree，Comewherethedarkwoodsbe，Dearest，Ocomewithme！
Letusrove——Omylove——Omylove！
Come——’tisthemoonlighthour，Dewisonleafandflower，Cometothelindenbower，——
Letusrove——Omylove——Omylove！
Darkisthewood，andwideDangers，theysay，betide;
But，atmyAlbert’sside，NoughtIfear，Omylove——Omylove！
Welcomethegreenwoodtree，Welcometheforestfree，Dearest，withthee，withthee，NoughtIfear，Omylove——Omylove！
FIVEGERMANDITTIES。
ATRAGICSTORY。
BYADELBERTVONCHAMISSO。
\"——’swarEiner，dem’szuHerzengieng。\"
TherelivedasageindaysofyoreAndheahandsomepigtailwore;
ButwonderedmuchandsorrowedmoreBecauseithungbehindhim。
Hemuseduponthiscuriouscase，Andsworehe’dchangethepigtail’splace，Andhaveithangingathisface，Notdanglingtherebehindhim。
Sayshe，\"ThemysteryI’vefound，——
I’llturnmeround，\"——heturnedhimround;
Butstillithungbehindhim。
Thenround，andround，andoutandin，Alldaythepuzzledsagedidspin;
Invain——itmatterednotapin，——
Thepigtailhungbehindhim。
Andright，andleft，androundabout，Andup，anddown，andin，andout，Heturned;butstillthepigtailstoutHungsteadilybehindhim。
Andthoughhiseffortsneverslack，Andthoughhetwist，andtwirl，andtack，Alas！stillfaithfultohisbackThepigtailhangsbehindhim。
THECHAPLET。
FROMUHLAND。
\"EspfluckteBlumleinmannigfalt。\"
AlittlegirlthroughfieldandwoodWentpluckingfloweretshereandthere，WhensuddenlybesideherstoodAladywondrousfair！
Thelovelyladysmiled，andlaidAwreathuponthemaiden’sbrow;
\"Wearit，’twillblossomsoon，\"shesaid，\"Although’tisleaflessnow。\"
ThelittlemaidenoldergrewAndwanderedforthofmoonlighteves，Andsighedandlovedasmaidswilldo;
When，lo！herwreathboreleaves。
Thenwasourmaidawife，andhungUponajoyfulbridegroom’sbosom;
Whenfromthegarland’sleavestheresprungFairstoreofblossom。
AndpresentlyababyfairUponhergentlebreastshereared;
WhenmidstthewreaththatboundherhairRichgoldenfruitappeared。
Butwhenherlovelaycoldindeath，Sunkintheblackandsilenttomb，AllsereandwitheredwasthewreathThatwontsobrighttobloom。
Yetstillthewitheredwreathshewore;
Sheworeitatherdyinghour;
When，tothewondrousgarlandboreBothleaf，andfruit，andflower！
THEKINGONTHETOWER。
FROMUHLAND。
\"Daliegensiealle，diegrauenHohen。\"
Thecoldgrayhillstheybindmearound，Thedarksomevalleysliesleepingbelow，Butthewindsastheypasso’erallthisground，Bringmeneverasoundofwoe！
Oh！forallIhavesufferedandstriven，Carehasembitteredmycupandmyfeast;
Buthereisthenightandthedarkblueheaven，Andmysoulshallbeatrest。
Ogoldenlegendswritintheskies！
Iturntowardsyouwithlongingsoul，AndlisttotheawfulharmoniesOftheSpheresasontheyroll。
Myhairisgrayandmysightnighgone;
Mysworditrustethuponthewall;
RighthaveIspoken，andrighthaveIdone：
WhenshallIrestmeonceforall？
Oblessedrest！Oroyalnight！
WhereforeseemeththetimesolongTillIseeyoustarsintheirfullestlight，Andlisttotheirloudestsong？
ONAVERYOLDWOMAN。
LAMOTTEFOUQUE。
\"UndDugingsteinst，dieMyrt’imHaare。\"
Andthouwertonceamaidenfair，Ablushingvirginwarmandyoung：
Withmyrtleswreathedingoldenhair，Andglossybrowthatknewnocare——
Uponabridegroom’sarmyouhung。
Thegoldenlocksaresilverednow，Theblushingcheekispaleandwan;
Thespringmaybloom，theautumnglow，All’sone——inchimneycornerthouSitt’stshiveringon。——
Amoment——andthousink’sttorest！
Towakeperhapsanangelblest，InthebrightpresenceofthyLord。
Oh，wearyislife’spathtoall！
Hardisthestrife，andlightthefall，Butwondrousthereward！
ACREDO。
I。
ForthesoleedificationOfthisdecentcongregation，Goodlypeople，byyourgrantIwillsingaholychant——
Iwillsingaholychant。
Ifthedittysoundbutoddly，’Twasafather，wiseandgodly，Sangitsolongago——
ThensingasMartinLuthersang，AsDoctorMartinLuthersang：
\"Wholovesnotwine，womanandsong，Heisafoolhiswholelifelong！\"
II。
He，bycustompatriarchal，Lovedtoseethebeakersparkle;
Andhethoughtthewineimproved，Tastedbythelipsheloved——
Bythekindlylipsheloved。
Friends，IwishthiscustompiousDulywereobservedbyus，Tocombinelove，song，wine，AndsingasMartinLuthersang，AsDoctorMartinLuthersang：
\"Wholovesnotwine，womanandsong，Heisafoolhiswholelifelong！\"
III。
WhorefusesthisourCredo，Andwhowillnotsingaswedo，WereheholyasJohnKnox，I’dpronouncehimheterodox！
I’dpronouncehimheterodox，Andfromoutthiscongregation，Withasolemncommination，Banishquicktheheretic，WhowillnotsingasLuthersang，AsDoctorMartinLuthersang：
\"Wholovesnotwine，womanandsong，Heisafoolhiswholelifelong！\"
FOURIMITATIONSOFBERANGER。
LEROID’YVETOT。
Iletaitunroid’Yvetot，Peuconnudansl’histoire;
Selevanttard，secouchanttot，Dormantfortbiensansgloire，EtcouronneparJeannetonD’unsimplebonnetdecoton，Dit-on。
Oh！oh！oh！oh！ah！ah！ah！ah！
Quelbonpetitroic’etaitla！
La，la。
IlfesaitsesquatrerepasDanssonpalaisdechaume，Etsurunane，pasapas，Parcouraitsonroyaume。
Joyeux，simpleetcroyantlebien，Pourtoutegardeiln’avaitrienQu’unchien。
Oh！oh！oh！oh！ah！ah！ah！ah！&c。
Iln’avaitdegoutonereuxQu’unesoifunpeuvive;
Mais，enrendantsonpeupleheureux，Ilfautbienqu’unroivive。
Lui-memeatable，etsanssuppot，SurchaquemuidlevaitunpotD’impot。
Oh！oh！oh！oh！ah！ah！ah！ah！&c。
AuxfillesdebonnesmaisonsCommeilavaitsuplaire，SessujetsavaientcentraisonsDelenommerleurpere：
D’ailleursilnelevaitdebanQuepourtirerquatrefoisl’anAublanc。
Oh！oh！oh！oh！ah！ah！ah！ah！&c。
Iln’agranditpointsesetats，Futunvoisincommode，Et，modeledespotentats，Pritleplaisirpourcode。
Cen’estqueloraqu’ilexpira，Quelepeuplequil’enterraPleura。
Oh！oh！oh！oh！ah！ah！ah！ah！&c。
OnconserveencorleportraitDecedigneetbonprince;
C’estl’enseigned’uncabaretFameuxdanslaprovince。
Lesjoursdefete，biensouvent，Lafoules’ecrieenbuvantDevant：
Oh！oh！oh！oh！ah！ah！ah！ah！&c。
THEKINGOFYVETOT。
TherewasakingofYvetot，Ofwhomrenownhathlittlesaid，Wholetallthoughtsofglorygo，Anddawdledhalfhisdaysa-bed;
Andeverynight，asnightcameround，ByJenny，withanightcapcrowned，Sleptverysound：
Singho，ho，ho！andhe，he，he！
That’sthekindofkingforme。
Andeverydayitcametopass，Thatfourlustymealsmadehe;
And，stepbystep，uponanass，Rodeabroad，hisrealmstosee;
Andwhereverhedidstir，Whatthinkyouwashisescort，sir？
Why，anoldcur。
Singho，ho，ho！&c。
Ife’erhewentintoexcess，’Twasfromasomewhatlivelythirst;
Buthewhowouldhissubjectsbless，Odd’sfish！——mustwethiswhistlefirst;
Andsofromeverycasktheygot，Ourkingdidtohimselfallot，Atleastapot。
Singho，ho！&c。
Toalltheladiesoftheland，Acourteousking，andkind，washe;
Thereasonwhyyou’llunderstand，TheynamedhimPaterPatriae。
Eachyearhecalledhisfightingmen，Andmarchedaleaguefromhome，andthenMarchedbackagain。
Singho，ho！&c。
Neitherbyforcenorfalsepretence，Hesoughttomakehiskingdomgreat，Andmade（Oprinces，learnfromhence），——
\"Liveandletlive，\"hisruleofstate。
’Twasonlywhenhecametodie，Thathispeoplewhostoodby，Wereknowntocry。
Singho，ho！&c。
TheportraitofthisbestofkingsIsextantstill，uponasignThatonavillagetavernswings，Famedinthecountryforgoodwine。
ThepeopleintheirSundaytrim，Fillingtheirglassestothebrim，Lookuptohim，Singingha，ha，ha！andhe，he，he！
That’sthesortofkingforme。
THEKINGOFBRENTFORD。
ANOTHERVERSION。
TherewasakinginBrentford，——ofwhomnolegendstell，Butwho，withouthisglory，——couldeatandsleeprightwell。
HisPolly’scottonnightcap，——itwashiscrownofstate，Hesleptofeveningsearly，——androseofmorningslate。
Allinafinemudpalace，——eachdayhetookfourmeals，Andforaguardofhonor，——adogranathisheels，Sometimes，toviewhiskingdoms，——rodeforththismonarchgood，Andthenaprancingjackass——heroyallybestrode。
Therewerenocostlyhabits——withwhichthiskingwascurst，Except（andwhere’stheharmon’t？）——asomewhatlivelythirst;
Butpeoplemustpaytaxes，——andkingsmusthavetheirsport，Sooutofeverygallon——HisGracehetookaquart。
Hepleasedtheladiesroundhim，——withmannerssoftandbland;
Withreasongood，theynamedhim，——thefatherofhisland。
Eachyearhismightyarmies——marchedforthingallantshow;
Theirenemiesweretargets——theirbulletstheyweretow。
Hevexednoquietneighbor，——nouselessconquestmade，Butbythelawsofpleasure，——hispeacefulrealmheswayed。
Andintheyearshereigned，——throughallthiscountrywide，Therewasnocauseforweeping，——savewhenthegoodmandied。
ThefaithfulmenofBrentford，——dostilltheirkingdeplore，Hisportraityetisswinging，——besideanalehousedoor。
Andtopers，tender-hearted，——regardhishonestphiz，Andenvytimesdeparted——thatknewareignlikehis。
LEGRENIER。
Jeviensrevoirl’asileoumajeunesseDelamisereasubileslecons。
J’avaisvingtans，unefollemaitresse，Defrancsamisetl’amourdeschansons。
Bravantlemondeetlessotsetlessages，Sansavenir，richedemonprintemps，Lesteetjoyeuxjemontaissixetages，Dansungrenierqu’onestbienavingtans。
C’estungrenier，pointneveuxqu’onl’ignore。
Lafutmonlit，bienchetifetbiendur;
Lafutmatable;etjeretrouveencoreTroispiedsd’unverscharbonnessurlemur。
Apparaissez，plaisirsdemonbelage，Qued’uncoupd’aileafustigesletemps，Vingtfoispourvousj’aimamontreengage。
Dansungrenierqu’onestbienavingtans！
Lisetteicidoitsurtoutapparaitre，Vive，jolie，avecunfraischapeau;
Dejasamainal’etroitefenetreSuspendsonschal，enguisederideau。
Sarobeaussivaparermacouchette;
Respecte，Amour，sesplislongsetflottans。
JaisudepuisquipayaitsatoiletteDansungrenierqu’onestbienavingtans！
Atableunjour，jourdegranderichesse，Demesamislesvoixbrillaientenchoeur，Quandjusqu’icimonteoncrid’allegresse;
AMarengoBonaparteestvainqueur。
Lecanongronde;unautrechantcommence;
Nouscelebronstantdefaitseclatans。
Lesroisjamaisn’envahirontlaFrance。
Dansungrenierqu’onestbienavingtans！
Quittonscetoitoumaraisons’enivre。
Oh！qu’ilssontloincesjourssiregrettes！
J’echangeraiscequ’ilmeresteavivreContreundesmoisqu’iciDieumacomptes。
Pourrevergloire，amour，plaisir，folie，Pourdepensersavieenpeud’instans，D’unlongespoirpourlavoirembellie，Dansungrenierqu’onestbienavingtans！
THEGARRET。
WithpensiveeyesthelittleroomIview，Where，inmyyouth，Iweathereditsolong;
Withawildmistress，astanchfriendortwo，Andalightheartstillbreakingintosong：
Makingamockoflife，andallitscares，Richinthegloryofmyrisingsun，LightlyIvaultedupfourpairofstairs，InthebravedayswhenIwastwenty-one。
Yes;’tisagarret——lethimknow’twhowill——
Therewasmybed——fullharditwasandsmall;
Mytablethere——andIdecipherstillHalfalamecoupletcharcoaledonthewall。
Yejoys，thatTimehathsweptwithhimaway，Cometomineeyes，yedreamsofloveandfun;
ForyouIpawnedmywatchhowmanyaday，InthebravedayswhenIwastwenty-one。
AndseemylittleJessy，firstofall;
Shecomeswithpoutinglipsandsparklingeyes：
Behold，howroguishlyshepinshershawlAcrossthenarrowcasement，curtain-wise;
Nowbythebedherpetticoatglidesdown，Andwhendidwomanlooktheworseinnone？
Ihaveheardsincewhopaidformanyagown，InthebravedayswhenIwastwenty-one。
Onejollyevening，whenmyfriendsandI
Madehappymusicwithoursongsandcheers，Ashoutoftriumphmountedupthushigh，Anddistantcannonopenedonourears：
Werise，——wejoininthetriumphantstrain，——
Napoleonconquers——Austerlitziswon——
Tyrantsshallnevertreadusdownagain，InthebravedayswhenIwastwenty-one。
Letusbegone——theplaceissadandstrange——
Howfar，faroff，thesehappytimesappear;
AllthatIhavetoliveI’dgladlychangeForonesuchmonthasIhavewastedhere——
Todrawlongdreamsofbeauty，love，andpower，Fromfountsofhopethatneverwilloutrun，Anddrinkalllife’squintessenceinanhour，GivemethedayswhenIwastwenty-one！
ROGER-BONTEMPS。
AuxgensatrabilairesPourexempledonne，EnuntempsdemiseresRoger-Bontempsestne。
Vivreobscurasaguise，Narguerlesmecontens;
Ehgai！c’estladeviseDugrosRoger-Bontemps。
DuchapeaudesonpereCoiffedanslesgrandsjours，DerosesoudelierreLerajeunirtoujours;
Mettreunmanteaudebure，Vieilamidevingtans;
Ehgai！c’estlaparureDugrosRoger-Bontemps。
PossederdansenhutteUnetable，unvieuxlit，Descartes，uneflute，UnbrocqueDieuremplit;
Unportraitdemaitresse，Uncoffreetriendedans;
Ehgai！c’estlarichesseDugrosRoger-Bontemps。
AuxenfansdelavilleMontrerdepetitejeux;
EtrefesseurhabileDecontesgraveleux;
NeparlerquededanseEtd’almanachschantans：
Ehgai！c’estlascienceDugrosRoger-bontemps。
Fautedevinsd’elite，Sablerceuxducanton：
PrefererMargueriteAuxdamesdugrandton：
DejoieetdetendresseRemplirtoussesinstans：
Ehgai！c’estlasagesseDugrosRoger-Bontemps。
Direauciel：Jemefie，Monpere，atabonte;
DemaphilosophiePardonnelegaite;
QuemasaisonderniereSoitencoreunprintemps;
Ehgai！c’estlapriereDugrosRoger-Bontemps。
Vouspauvrespleinsd’envie，Vousrichesdesireux，Vous，dontlechardevieApresuncoursheureux;
Vousquiperdrezpeut-etreDestitreseclatans，Ehgai！prenezpourmaitreLegrosRoger-Bontemps。
JOLLYJACK。
WhenfiercepoliticaldebateThroughouttheislewasstorming，AndRadsattackedthethroneandstate，AndToriesthereforming，Tocalmthefuriousrageofeach，Andrightthelanddemented，HeavensentusJollyJack，toteachThewaytobecontented。
Jack’sbedwasstraw，’twaswarmandsoft，Hischair，athree-leggedstool;
Hisbrokenjugwasemptiedoft，Yet，somehow，alwaysfull。
Hismistress’portraitdeckedthewall，Hismirrorhadacrack;
Yet，gayandglad，thoughthiswasallHiswealth，livedJollyJack。
Togiveadvicetoavarice，Teachprideitsmeancondition，Andpreachgoodsensetodullpretence，WashonestJack’shighmission。
OursimplestatesmanfoundhisruleOfmoralintheflagon，AndheldhisphilosophicschoolBeneaththe\"GeorgeandDragon。\"
WhenvillageSolonscursedtheLords，Andcalledthemalt-taxsinful，Jackheedednottheirangrywords，Butsmiledanddrankhisskinful。
Andwhenmenwastedhealthandlife，Insearchofrankandriches，Jackmarkedaloofthepaltrystrife，Andworehisthreadbarebreeches。
\"Ienternotthechurch，\"hesaid，ButI’llnotseektorobit;\"
SoworthyJackJoeMillerread，WhileothersstudiedCobbett。
Histalkitwasoffeastandfun;
HisguidetheAlmanack;
FromyouthtoagethusgaylyrunThelifeofJollyJack。
AndwhenJackprayed，asofthewould，HehumblythankedhisMaker;
\"Iam，\"saidhe，\"OFathergood！
NorCatholicnorQuaker：
Giveeachhiscreed，leteachproclaimHiscatalogueofcurses;
ItrustinThee，andnotinthem，InThee，andinThymercies！
\"Forgivemeif，midstallThyworks，NohintIseeofdamning;
Andthinkthere’sfaithamongtheTurks，Andhopefore’entheBrahmin。
Harmlessmymindis，andmymirth，Andkindlyismylaughter：
Icannotseethesmilingearth，Andthinkthere’shellhereafter。\"
Jackdied;heleftnolegacy，Savethathisstoryteaches：——
Contenttopeevishpoverty;
Humilitytoriches。
Yescornfulgreat，yeenvioussmall，Comefollowinhistrack;
Weallwerehappier，ifweallWouldcopyJOLLYJACK。
IMITATIONOFHORACE。
TOHISSERVINGBOY。
PersicosodiPuer，apparatus;
DisplicentnexaePhilyracoronae：
Mittesectari，RosaqualocorumSeramoretur。
SimplicimyrtoNihilallaboresSedulus，curo：
NequeteministrumDedecetmyrtus，NequemesubarctaVitebibentem。
ADMINISTRAM。
DearLUCY，youknowwhatmywishis，——
IhateallyourFrenchifiedfuss：
YoursillyentreesandmadedishesWereneverintendedforus。
NofootmaninlaceandinrufflesNeeddanglebehindmyarm-chair;
Andnevermindseekingfortruffles，Althoughtheybeeversorare。
Butaplainlegofmutton，myLucy，Ipritheegetreadyatthree：
Haveitsmoking，andtenderandjuicy，Andwhatbettermeatcantherebe？
Andwhenithasfeastedthemaster，’Twillamplysufficeforthemaid;
MeanwhileIwillsmokemycanaster，Andtipplemyaleintheshade。
OLDFRIENDSWITHNEWFACES。
THEKNIGHTLYGUERDON。*
UntruetomyUlricInevercouldbe，IvowbythesaintsandtheblessedMarie，Sincethedesolatehourwhenwestoodbytheshore，Andyourdarkgalleywaitedtocarryyouo’er：
MyfaiththenIplighted，myloveIconfess’d，AsIgaveyoutheBATTLE-AXEmarkedwithyourcrest！
Whentheboldbaronsmetinmyfather’soldhall，WasnotEdiththeflowerofthebanquetandball？
Inthefestivalhour，onthelipsofyourbride，WasthereeverasmilesavewithTHEEatmyside？
AloneinmyturretIlovedtositbest，ToblazonyourBANNERandbroideryourcrest。
Theknightswereassembled，thetourneywasgay！
SirUlricrodefirstinthewarrior-melee。
Inthedirebattle-hour，whenthetourneywasdone，Andyougavetoanotherthewreathyouhadwon！
ThoughIneverreproachedthee，cold，coldwasmybreast，AsIthoughtofthatBATTLE-AXE，ah！andthatcrest！
Butawaywithremembrance，nomorewillIpineThatothersusurpedforatimewhatwasmine！
There’saFESTIVALHOURformyUlricandme：
Oncemore，asofold，shallhebendatmyknee;
OncemorebythesideoftheknightIlovebestShallIblazonhisBANNERandbroiderhiscrest。
