*\"WAPPINGOLDSTAIRS。
\"YourMollyhasneverbeenfalse，shedeclares，SincethelasttimewepartedatWappingOldStairs;
WhenIsaidthatIwouldcontinuethesame，AndIgaveyouthe’bacco-boxmarkedwithmyname。
WhenIpassedawholefortnightbetweendeckswithyou，DidIe’ergiveakiss，Tom，tooneofyourcrew？
TobeusefulandkindtomyThomasIstay’d，ForhistrousersIwashed，andhisgrogtooImade。
ThoughyoupromisedlastSundaytowalkintheMallWithSusanfromDeptfordandlikewisewithSall，InsilenceIstoodyourunkindnesstohearAndonlyupbraidedmyTomwithatear。
WhyshouldSall，orshouldSusan，thanmebemoreprized？
Fortheheartthatistrue，Tom，shouldne’erbedespised;
Thenbeconstantandkind，noryourMollyforsake，StillyourtrousersI’llwashandyourgrogtooI’llmake。\"
THEALMACK’SADIEU。
YourFannywasneverfalse-hearted，Andthissheprotestsandshevows，FromthetristemomentwhenwepartedOnthestaircaseofDevonshireHouse！
Iblushedwhenyouaskedmetomarry，IvowedIwouldneverforget;
AndatpartingIgavemydearHarryAbeautifulvinegarette！
WespentenprovinceallDecember，AndIne’ercondescendedtolookAtSirCharles，ortherichcountymember，OrevenatthatdarlingoldDuke。
Youwerebusywithdogsandwithhorses，AloneinmychamberIsat，Andmadeyouthenicestofpurses，Andthesmartestblacksatincravat！
AtnightwiththatvileLadyFrances（Jefaisoismoitapisserie）
Youdancedeveryoneofthedances，Andneveroncethoughtofpoorme！
Monpauvrepetitcoeur！whatashiverIfeltasshedancedthelastset;
Andyougave，OmonDieu！toreviveherMybeautifulvinegarette！
Return，love！awaywithcoquetting;
Thisflirtingdisgracesaman！
Andah！allthewhileyou’reforgettingTheheartofyourpoorlittleFan！
Reviens！breakawayfromthoseCirces，Reviens，foranicelittlechat;
AndI’vemadeyouthesweetestofpurses，Andalovelyblacksatincravat！
WHENTHEGLOOMISONTHEGLEN。
Whenthemoonlight’sonthemountainAndthegloomisontheglen，AtthecrossbesidethefountainThereisonewillmeettheethen。
Atthecrossbesidethefountain;
Yes，thecrossbesidethefountain，Thereisonewillmeettheethen！
Ihavebraved，sincefirstwemet，love，Manyadangerinmycourse;
ButInevercanforget，love，Thatdearfountain，thatoldcross，Where，hermantleshroudedo’erher——
Forthewindswerechillythen——
FirstImetmyLeonora，Whenthegloomwasontheglen。
ManyaclimeI’verangedsincethen，love，ManyalandI’vewanderedo’er;
Butavalleylikethatglen，love，HalfsodearIneversor！
Ne’ersawmaidenfairer，coyer，Thanwertthou，mytruelove，whenInthegloamingfirstIsawyer，Inthegloamingoftheglen！
THEREDFLAG。
WherethequiveringlightningflingsHisarrowsfromouttheclouds，AndthehowlingtempestsingsAndwhistlesamongtheshrouds，’Tispleasant，’tispleasanttorideAlongthefoamingbrine——
WiltbetheRover’sbride？
Wiltfollowhim，ladymine？
Hurrah！
Forthebonny，bonnybrine。
Amidstthestormandrack，Youshallseeourgalleypass，Asaserpent，litheandblack，Glidesthroughthewavinggrass。
Asthevultureswiftanddark，Downonthering-doveflies，YoushallseetheRoversbarkSwoopdownuponhisprize。
Hurrah！
Forthebonny，bonnyprize。
Overhersideswedash，Wegallopacrossherdeck——
Ha！there’saghastlygashOnthemerchant-captain’sneck——
Wellshot，wellshot，oldNed！
Wellstruck，wellstruck，blackJames！
Ourarmsarered，andourfoesaredead，Andweleaveashipinflames！
Hurrah！
Forthebonny，bonnyflames！
DEARJACK。
DearJack，thiswhitemugthatwithGuinnessIfill，AnddrinktothehealthofsweetNanoftheHill，WasonceTommyTosspot’s，asjovialasotAse’erdrewaspigot，ordrain’dafullpot——
Indrinkingallround’twashisjoytosurpass，Andwithallmerrytipplersheswigg’doffhisglass。
Onemorninginsummer，whileseatedsosnug，Intheporchofhisgarden，discussinghisjug，SternDeath，onasudden，toTomdidappear，Andsaid，\"HonestThomas，cometakeyourlastbier。\"
Wekneadedhisclayintheshapeofthiscan，FromwhichletusdrinktothehealthofmyNan。
COMMANDERSOFTHEFAITHFUL。
ThePopeheisahappyman，HisPalaceistheVatican，Andtherehesitsanddrainshiscan：
ThePopeheisahappyman。
IoftensaywhenI’mathome，I’dliketobethePopeofRome。
Andthenthere’sSultanSaladin，ThatTurkishSoldanfullofsin;
Hehasahundredwivesatleast，Bywhichhispleasureisincreased：
I’veoftenwished，Ihopenosin，ThatIwereSultanSaladin。
Butno，thePopenowifemaychoose，AndsoIwouldnotwearhisshoes;
NowinemaydrinktheproudPaynim，AndsoI’drathernotbehim：
Mywife，mywine，Ilove，Ihope，AndwouldbeneitherTurknorPope。
WHENMOONLIKEORETHEHAZURESEAS。
WhenmoonlikeorethehazureseasInsofteffulgenceswells，WhensilverjewsandbalmybreazeBenddowntheLily’sbells;
Whencalmanddeap，therosysleepHaslaptyoursoalindreems，RHangeline！Rladymine！
DostthourememberJeames？
ImarktheeintheMarbleAll，WhereEngland’sloveliestshine——
IsaythefairestofthemhallIsLadyHangeline。
Mysoul，indesolateeclipse，Withrecollectionteems——
AndthenIhask，withweepinglips，DostthourememberJeames？
Away！ImaynottelltheehallThissoughringheartendures——
Thereisalonelysperrit-callThatSorrownevercures;
Thereisalittle，littleStar，Thatstillabovemebeams;
ItistheStarofHope——butar！
DostthourememberJeames？
KINGCANUTE。
KINGCANUTEwaswearyhearted;hehadreignedforyearsascore，Battling，struggling，pushing，fighting，killingmuchandrobbingmore;
Andhethoughtuponhisactions，walkingbythewildsea-shore。
’TwixttheChancellorandBishopwalkedtheKingwithstepssedate，Chamberlainsandgroomscameafter，silversticksandgoldsticksgreat，Chaplains，aides-de-camp，andpages，——alltheofficersofstate。
Slidingafterlikehisshadow，pausingwhenhechosetopause，Ifafrownhisfacecontracted，straightthecourtiersdroppedtheirjaws;
Iftolaughthekingwasminded，outtheyburstinloudhee-haws。
Butthatdayasomethingvexedhim，thatwascleartooldandyoung：
ThricehisGracehadyawnedattable，whenhisfavoritegleemensung，OncetheQueenwouldhaveconsoledhim，buthebadeherholdhertongue。
\"Somethingailsmygraciousmaster，\"criedtheKeeperoftheSeal。
\"Sure，mylord，itisthelampreysservedtodinner，ortheveal？\"
\"Psha！\"exclaimedtheangrymonarch，\"Keeper，’tisnotthatIfeel。
\"’TistheHEART，andnotthedinner，fool，thatdothmyrestimpair：
CanakingbegreatasIam，prithee，andyetknownocare？
Oh，I’msick，andtired，andweary。\"——Someonecried，\"TheKing’sarm-
chair！\"
Thentowardsthelackeysturning，quickmyLordtheKeepernodded，StraighttheKing’sgreatchairwasbroughthim，bytwofootmenable-
bodied;
Languidlyhesankintoit：itwascomfortablywadded。
\"Leadingonmyfiercecompanions，\"criedhe，\"overstormandbrine，IhavefoughtandIhaveconquered！Wherewasgloryliketomine？\"
Loudlyallthecourtiersechoed：\"Whereisgloryliketothine？\"
\"Whatavailmeallmykingdoms？WearyamInowandold;
ThosefairsonsIhavebegotten，longtoseemedeadandcold;
WouldIwere，andquietburied，underneaththesilentmould！
\"Oh，remorse，thewrithingserpent！atmybosomtearsandbites;
Horrid，horridthingsIlookon，thoughIputoutallthelights;
Ghostsofghastlyrecollectionstroopaboutmybedatnights。
\"Citiesburning，conventsblazing，redwithsacrilegiousfires;
Mothersweeping，virginsscreamingvainlyfortheirslaughteredsires。——\"
Suchatenderconscience，\"criestheBishop，\"everyoneadmires。
\"Butforsuchunpleasantbygones，cease，mygraciouslord，tosearch，They’reforgottenandforgivenbyourHolyMotherChurch;
Never，neverdoessheleaveherbenefactorsinthelurch。
\"Look！thelandiscrownedwithminsters，whichyourGrace’sbountyraised;
Abbeysfilledwithholymen，whereyouandHeavenaredailypraised：
YOU，mylord，tothinkofdying？onmyconscienceI’mamazed！\"
\"Nay，Ifeel，\"repliedKingCanute，\"thatmyendisdrawingnear。\"
\"Don’tsayso，\"exclaimedthecourtiers（strivingeachtosqueezeatear）。
\"SureyourGraceisstrongandlusty，andmaylivethisfiftyyear。\"
\"Livethesefiftyyears！\"theBishoproared，withactionsmadetosuit。
\"Areyoumad，mygoodLordKeeper，thustospeakofKingCanute！
Menhavelivedathousandyears，andsurehisMajestywilldo’t。
\"Adam，Enoch，Lamech，Cainan，Mahaleel，Methusela，Livedninehundredyearsapiece，andmayn’ttheKingaswellasthey？\"
\"Fervently，\"exclaimedtheKeeper，\"ferventlyItrusthemay。\"
\"HEtodie？\"resumedtheBishop。HeamortalliketoUS？
Deathwasnotforhimintended，thoughcommunisomnibus：
Keeper，youareirreligious，fortotalkandcavilthus。
\"Withhiswondrousskillinhealingne’eradoctorcancompete，Loathsomelepers，ifhetouchthem，startupcleanupontheirfeet;
Surelyhecouldraisethedeadup，didhisHighnessthinkitmeet。
\"DidnotoncetheJewishcaptainstaythesunuponthehill，And，thewhileheslewthefoemen，bidthesilvermoonstandstill？
So，nodoubt，couldgraciousCanute，ifitwerehissacredwill。\"
\"MightIstaythesunaboveus，goodsirBishop？\"Canutecried;
\"CouldIbidthesilvermoontopauseuponherheavenlyride？
Ifthemoonobeysmyorders，sureIcancommandthetide。
\"Willtheadvancingwavesobeyme，Bishop，ifImakethesign？\"
SaidtheBishop，bowinglowly，\"Landandsea，mylord，arethine。\"
Canuteturnedtowardstheocean——\"Back！\"hesaid，\"thoufoamingbrine。
\"FromthesacredshoreIstandon，Icommandtheetoretreat;
Venturenot，thoustormyrebel，toapproachthymaster’sseat：
Ocean，bethoustill！Ibidtheecomenotnearertomyfeet！\"
Butthesullenoceanansweredwithalouder，deeperroar，Andtherapidwavesdrewnearer，fallingsoundingontheshore;
BacktheKeeperandtheBishop，backthekingandcourtiersbore。
Andhesternlybadethemnevermoretokneeltohumanclay，ButalonetopraiseandworshipThatwhichearthandseasobey：
Andhisgoldencrownofempireneverworehefromthatday。
KingCanuteisdeadandgone：Parasitesexistalway。
FRIAR’SSONG。
Somelovethematin-chimes，whichtellThehourofprayertosinner：
Butbetterfar’sthemid-daybell，Whichspeaksthehourofdinner;
ForwhenIseeasmokingfish，Orcapondrown’dingravy，Ornoblehaunchonsilverdish，FullgladIsingmyave。
Mypulpitisanalehousebench，WhereonIsitsojolly;
AsmilingrosycountrywenchMysaintandpatronholy。
Ikisshercheeksoredandsleek，Ipressherringletswavy，AndinherwillingearIspeakAmostreligiousave。
AndifI’mblind，yetheaveniskind，Andholysaintsforgiving;
ForsureheleadsarightgoodlifeWhothusadmiresgoodliving。
Above，theysay，ourfleshisair，Ourbloodcelestialichor：
Oh，grant！midallthechangesthere，Theymaynotchangeourliquor！
ATRACURA。
BeforeIlostmyfivepoorwits，ImindmeofaRomishclerk，WhosanghowCare，thephantomdark，Besidethebeltedhorsemansits。
MethoughtIsawthegrislyspriteJumpupbutnowbehindmyKnight。
Andthoughhegallopashemay，ImarkthatcursedmonsterblackStillsitsbehindhishonor’sback，Tightsqueezingofhisheartalway。
LiketwoblackTemplarssittheythere，Besideonecrupper，KnightandCare。
NoknightamIwithpennonedspear，Topranceuponabolddestrere：
IwillnothaveblackCareprevailUponmylong-earedcharger’stail，Forlo，Iamawitlessfool，AndlaughatGriefandrideamule。
REQUIESCAT。
Underthestoneyoubehold，Buried，andcoffined，andcold，LiethSirWilfridtheBold。
Alwayshemarchedinadvance，WarringinFlandersandFrance，Doughtywithswordandwithlance。
FamousinSaracenfight，Rodeinhisyouththegoodknight，ScatteringPaynimsinflight。
BriantheTemplaruntrue，Fairlyintourneyheslew，SawHierusalemtoo。
Nowheisburiedandgone，Lyingbeneaththegraystone：
Whereshallyoufindsuchaone？
Longtimehiswidowdeplored，Weepingthefateofherlord，Sadlycutoffbythesword。
Whenshewaseasedofherpain，CamethegoodLordAthelstane，Whenherladyshipmarriedagain。
LINESUPONMYSISTER’SPORTRAIT。
BYTHELORDSOUTHDOWN。
ThecastletowersofBareacresarefairuponthelea，WherethecliffsofbonnyDiddlesexriseupfromoutthesea：
Istooduponthedonjonkeepandview’dthecountryo’er，IsawthelandsofBareacresforfiftymilesormore。
Istooduponthedonjonkeep——itisasacredplace，——
Wherefloatedforeighthundredyearsthebannerofmyrace;
Argent，adextersinople，andgulesanazurefield：
Therene’erwasnoblercognizanceonknightlywarrior’sshield。
ThefirsttimeEnglandsawtheshield’twasroundaNormanneck，OnboardashipfromValery，KingWilliamwasondeck。
ANormanlancethecolorswore，inHastings’fatalfray——
St。WillibaldforBareacres！’twasdoublegulesthatday！
OHeavenandsweetSt。Willibald！inmanyabattlesinceAloyal-heartedBareacreshasriddenbyhisPrince！
AtAcrewithPlantagenet，withEdwardatPoictiers，ThepennonoftheBareacreswasforemostonthespears！
’Twaspleasantinthebattle-shocktohearourwar-cryringing：
Ohgrantme，sweetSt。Willibald，tolistentosuchsinging！
Threehundredsteel-cladgentlemen，wedrovethefoebeforeus，AndthirtyscoreofBritishbowskepttwangingtothechorus！
Oknights，mynobleancestors！andshallIneverhearSt。WillibaldforBareacresthroughbattleringingclear？
I’dcutmeoffthisstrongrighthandasinglehourtoride，AndstrikeablowforBareacres，myfathers，atyourside！
Dashdown，dashdown，yonMandolin，belovedsistermine！
Thoseblushinglipsmayneversingthegloriesofourline：
Ourancientcastlesechototheclumsyfeetofchurls，Thespinning-jennyhousesinthemansionofourEarls。
Singnot，singnot，myAngeline！indayssobaseandvile，’Tweresinfultobehappy，’tweresacrilegetosmile。
I’llhiemetomylonelyhall，andbyitscheerlesshobI’llmuseonotherdays，andwish——andwishIwere——ASNOB。
THELEGENDOFST。SOPHIAOFKIOFF。
ANEPICPOEM，INTWENTYBOOKS。
I。
[ThePoetdescribesthecityandspellingofKiow，Kioff，orKiova。]
Athousandyearsago，ormore，Acityfilledwithburghersstout，Andgirtwithrampartsroundabout，StoodontherockyDniepershore。
Inarmorbright，bydayandnight，Thesentriestheypacedtoandfro。
Wellguardedandwalledwasthistown，andcalledBydifferentnames，I’dhaveyoutoknow;
Forifyoulooksintheg’ographybooks，Inthosedictionariesthenameitvaries，AndtheywriteitoffKiefforKioff，KiovaorKiow。
II。
[Itsbuildings，publicworks，andordinances，religiousandcivil。]
Thusguardedwithoutbywallandredoubt，Kiovawithinwasaplaceofrenown，WithmoreadvantagesthaninthosedarkagesWerecommonlyknowntobelongtoatown。
Therewereplacesandsquares，andeachyearfourfairs，Andregularaldermenandregularlord-mayors;
Andstreets，andalleys，andabishop’spalace;
Andachurchwithclocksfortheorthodox——
Withclocksandwithspires，asreligiondesires;
AndbeadlestowhipthebadlittleboysOvertheirpoorlittlecorduroys，Inservice-time，whentheyDIDN’Tmakeanoise;
Andachapteranddean，andacathedral-greenWithancienttrees，underneathwhoseshadesWanderedniceyoungnursery-maids。
[ThepoetshowshowacertainpriestdweltatKioff，agodlyclergyman，andonethatpreachedraregoodsermons。]
Ding-dong，ding-dong，ding-ding-a-ring-ding，Thebellstheymadeamerrymerryring，Fromthetalltallsteeple;andallthepeople（ExcepttheJews）cameandfilledthepews——
Poles，RussiansandGermans，TohearthesermonsWhichHYACINTHpreachedgodlytothoseGermansandPoles，Forthesafetyoftheirsouls。
III。
[Howthispriestwasshortandfatofbody;]
Aworthypriesthewasandastout——
You’veseldomlookedonsuchaone;
For，thoughhefastedthriceinaweek，Yetneverthelesshisskinwassleek;
HiswaistitspannedtwoyardsaboutAndheweighedascoreofstone。
IV。
[Andlikeuntotheauthorof\"Plymley’sLetters。\"]
AworthypriestforfastingandprayerAndmortificationmostdeserving;
Andasforpreachingbeyondcompare，He’dexerthispowersforthreeorfourhours，WithgreaterpiththanSydneySmithOrtheReverendEdwardIrving。
V。
[Ofwhatconventhewasprior，andwhentheconventwasbuilt。]
HewasthepriorofSaintSophia（ACockneyrhyme，butnobetterIknow）——
OfSt。Sophia，thatChurchinKiow，BuiltbymissionariesIcan’ttellwhen;
WhobytheirdiscussionsconvertedtheRussians，AndmadethemChristianmen。
VI。
[OfSaintSophiaofKioff;andhowherstatuemiraculouslytravelledthither。]
SaintedSophia（sothelegendvows）
Withspecialfavordidregardthishouse;
Andtoupholdherconverts’newdevotionHerstatue（needingbutherlegsforHERship）
WalksofitselfacrosstheGermanOcean;
AndofasuddenperchesInthisthebestofchurches，WhitherallKiovitescomeandpayitgratefulworship。
VII。
[AndhowKioffshouldhavebeenahappycity;butthat]
Thuswithherpatron-saintsandpiouspreachersRecordedhereincatalogueprecise，Agoodlycity，worthymagistrates，YouwouldhavethoughtinalltheRussianstatesThecitizensthehappiestofallcreatures，——
ThetownitselfaperfectParadise。
VIII。
[CertainwickedCossacksdidbesiegeit，]
No，alas！thiswell-builtcityWasinaperpetualfidget;
FortheTartars，withoutpity，Didremorselesslybesiegeit。
Tartarsfierce，withswordandsabres，HunsandTurks，andsuchasthese，EnviedmuchtheirpeacefulneighborsBytheblueBorysthenes。
[Murderingthecitizens，]
Downtheycame，theseruthlessRussians，Fromtheirsteppes，andwoods，andfens，FortolevycontributionsOnthepeacefulcitizens。
Winter，Summer，Spring，andAutumn，DowntheycametopeacefulKioff，Killedtheburgherswhentheycaught’em，Iftheirlivestheywouldnotbuyoff。
[Untiltheyagreedtopayatributeyearly。]
Tillthecity，quiteconfoundedBytheravagestheymade，Humblywiththeirchiefcompounded，Andayearlytributepaid。
[Howtheypaidthetribute，andsuddenlyrefusedit，]
Which（becausetheircouragelaxwas）
Theydischargedwhiletheywereable：
Toleratedthusthetaxwas，Tillitgrewintolerable，[TothewonderoftheCossackenvoy。]
AndtheCalmucenvoysent，Asbeforetotaketheirduesall，Got，tohisastonishment，Aunanimousrefusal！
[Ofamightygallantspeech]
\"MenofKioff！\"thuscourageousDidthestoutlord-mayorharanguethem，\"WhereforepaythesesneakingwagesTothehectoringRussians？hangthem！
[Thatthelord-mayormade，]
\"Hark！IheartheawfulcryofOurforefathersintheirgraves;
\"’Fight，yecitizensofKioff！
Kioffwasnotmadeforslaves。’
[Exhortingtheburgherstopaynolonger。]
\"Alltoolonghaveyebetrayedher;
Rouse，yemenandaldermen，Sendtheinsolentinvader——
Sendhimstarvingbackagain。\"
IX。
[Oftheirthanksandheroicresolves。]
Hespokeandhesatdown;thepeopleofthetown，Whowerefiredwithabraveemulation，Nowrosewithoneaccord，andvotedthanksuntothelord-
Mayorforhisoration：
[Theydismisstheenvoy，andsetaboutdrilling。]
Theenvoytheydismissed，neverplacinginhisfistSomuchasasingleshilling;
Andallwithcouragefired，ashislordshiphedesired，Atoncesetabouttheirdrilling。
[OftheCityguard：viz。Militia，dragoons，andbombardiers，andtheircommanders。]
Theneverycitywardestablishedaguard，Diurnalandnocturnal：
Militiavolunteers，lightdragoons，andbombardiers，Withanaldermanforcolonel。
[Ofthemajorsandcaptains。]
Therewasmusterandroll-calls，andrepairingcitywalls，Andfillingupoffosses：
Andthecaptainsandthemajors，gallantandcourageous，A-ridingaboutontheirhosses。
[Thefortificationsandartillery。]
Tobeguardedatallhourstheybuiltthemselveswatch-towers，Witheverytoweramanon;
Andsurelyandsecure，eachfromouthisembrasure，Lookeddowntheironcannon！
[Oftheconductoftheactorsandtheclergy。]
Abattle-songwaswritforthetheatre，whereitWassungwithvastenergyAndrapturousapplause;andbesides，thepubliccause，Wassupportedbytheclergy。
Theprettyladies’-maidswerepinningofcockades，Andtyingonofsashes;
Anddroppinggentletears，whiletheirloversbluster’dfierce，Aboutgunshotandgashes;
[Oftheladies;]
Theladiestookthehint，andalldaywerescrapinglint，Asbecametheirsoftergenders;
AndgotbandagesandbedsforthelimbsandfortheheadsOfthecity’sbravedefenders。
[And，finally，ofthetaylors。]
Themen，bothyoungandold，feltresoluteandbold，Andpantedhotforglory;
Eventhetailors’gantobrag，andembroideredontheirflag，\"AUTWINCEREAUTMORI。\"
X。
[OftheCossackchief，——hisstratagem;]
Seeingthecity’sresolutecondition，TheCossackchief，toocunningtodespiseit，Saidtohimself，\"NothavingammunitionWherewithtobattertheplaceinproperform，SomeofthesenightsI’llcarryitbystorm，Andsuddenescaladeitorsurpriseit。
[Andtheburghers’sillievictorie。]
\"Let’ssee，however，ifthecitsstandfirmish。\"
Herodeuptothecitygates;foranswers，Outrushedaneagertroopofthetownelite，Andstraightwaydidbeginagallantskirmish：
TheCossackhereupondidsoundretreat，Leavingthevictorywiththecitylancers。
[Whatprisonerstheytook，]
Theytooktwoprisonersandasmanyhorses，AndthewholetowngrewquicklysoelateWiththissmallvictoryoftheirvirginforces，ThattheydiddeemtheirprivatesandcommandersSomanyCaesars，Pompeys，Alexanders，Napoleons，orFrederickstheGreat。
[Andhowconceitedtheywere。]
AndpuffingwithinordinateconceitTheyutterlydespisedtheseCossackthieves;
AndthoughttheruffianseasiertobeatThanporterscarpetsthink，orushersboys。
Meanwhile，aslyspectatoroftheirjoys，TheCossackcaptaingiggledinhissleeves。
[OftheCossackchief，——hisorders;]
\"Whene’eryoumeetyonstupidcityhogs。\"
（Hebadehistroopsprecisethisorderkeep），\"Don’tstandamoment——runaway，youdogs！\"
’Twasdone;andwhentheymetthetownbattalions，TheCossacks，asiffrightenedattheirvaliance，Turnedtail，andboltedlikesomanysheep。
[Andhowhefeignedaretreat。]
Theyfled，obedienttotheircaptain’sorder：
Andnowthisbloodlesssiegeamonthhadlasted，When，viewingthecountryround，thecitywarder（Who，likeafaithfulweathercock，didperchUponthesteepleofSt。Sophy’schurch），Suddenhistrumpettook，andamightyblastheblasted。
[ThewarderproclaymstheCossacks’retreat，andthecitiegreatlyrejoyces。]
Hisvoiceitmightbeheardthroughallthestreets（Hewasawarderwondrousstronginlung），Victory，victory！thefoeretreats！\"
\"Thefoeretreats！\"eachcriestoeachhemeets;
\"Thefoeretreats！\"eachinhisturnrepeats。
Gods！howthegunsdidroar，andhowthejoy-bellsrung！
Arminginhastehisgallantcitylancers，Themayor，tolearniftruethenewsmightbe，Aleagueortwooutissuedwithhisprancers。
TheCossacks（somethinghadgiventheircourageadamper）
Hastenedtheirflight，and’ganlikemadtoscamper：
Blessedbeallthesaints，Kiovatownwasfree！
XI。
Now，puffedwithpride，themayorgrewvain，Foughtallhisbattleso’eragain;
Andthriceheroutedallhisfoes，andthriceheslewtheslain。
’Tistruehemightamusehimselfthus，Andnotbeverymurderous;
ForasofthosewhotodeathweredoneThenumberwasexactlyNONE，Hislordship，inhissoul’selation，Didtakeabloodlessrecreation——
[Themannerofthecitie’srejoycings，]
Goinghomeagain，hedidordainAverysplendidcoldcollationForthemagistratesandthecorporation;
Likewiseagrandillumination，Fortheamusementofthenation。
Thatnightthetheatreswerefree，TheconduitstheyranMalvolsie;
EachhousethatnightdidbeamwithlightAndsoundwithmirthandjollity;
[Anditsimpiety。]
Butshame，Oshame！notasoulinthetown，NowthecitywassafeandtheCossacksflown，EverthoughtofthebountifulsaintbywhosecareThetownhadbeenridoftheseterribleTurks——
Saidevenaprayertothatpatronessfair，Fortheseherwondrousworks！
[Howthepriest，Hyacinth，waitedatchurch，andnobodycamethither。]
LordHyacinthwaited，themeekestofpriors——
Hewaitedatchurchwiththerestofhisfriars;
Hewentthereatnoonandhewaitedtillten，Expectinginvainthelord-mayorandhismen。
Hewaitedandwaitedfrommid-daytodark;
Butinvain——youmightsearchthroughthewholeofthechurch，Notalayman，alas！tothecity’sdisgrace，Frommid-daytodarkshowedhisnoseintheplace。
Thepew-woman，organist，beadle，andclerk，Keptawayfromtheirwork，andweredancinglikemadAwayinthestreetswiththeothermadpeople，Notthinkingtopray，buttoguzzleandtippleWhereverthedrinkmightbehad。
XII。
[Howhewentforthtobidthemtoprayer。]
Amidstthisdinandrevelrythroughoutthecityroaring，Thesilvermoonrosesilently，andhighinheavensoaring;
PriorHyacinthwasferventlyuponhiskneesadoring：
\"Towardsmypreciouspatronessthisconductsureunfairis;
Icannotthink，Imustconfess，whatkeepsthedignitariesAndourgoodmayoraway，unlesssomebusinessthemcontraries。\"
Heputshislongwhitemantleonandforththepriorsallies——
（Hispiousthoughtswerebentupongooddeedsandnotonmalice）：
Heavens！howthebanquetlightstheyshoneaboutthemayor’spalace！
[Howthegroomsandlackeysjeeredhim。]
Aboutthehallthescullionsranwithmeatsbothandfreshandpotted;
Thepagescamewithcupandcan，allfortheguestsallotted;
Ah，howtheyjeeredthatgoodfatmanasupthestairshetrotted！
Heenteredintheante-roomswheresatthemayor’scourtin;
Hefoundapackofdrunkengroomsa-dicinganda-sporting;
Thehorridwineand’baccofumes，theysetthepriora-snorting！
Thepriorthoughthe’dspeakabouttheirsinsbeforehewenthence，Andlustilybegantoshoutofsinandofrepentance;
Therogues，theykickedtheprioroutbeforehe’ddoneasentence！
Andhavinggotnoportionsmallofbuffetingandtussling，Atlasthereachedthebanquet-hall，wheresatthemayora-
guzzling，Andbyhissidehisladytalldressedoutinwhitesprigmuslin。
[Andthemayor，mayoress，andaldermen，beingtipsierefusedtogochurch。]
Aroundthetableinaringtheguestsweredrinkingheavy;
They’ddrunkthechurch，anddrunktheking，andthearmyandthenavy;
Infactthey’dtoastedeverything。Thepriorsaid，\"Godsaveye！\"
Themayorcried，\"Bringasilvercup——there’soneuponthebeaufet;
And，Prior，havethevenisonup——it’scapitalrechauffe。
Andso，SirPriest，you’vecometosup？Andprayyou，how’sSaintSophy？\"
Theprior’sfacequiteredwasgrown，withhorrorandwithanger;
Heflungtheprofferedgobletdown——itmadeahideousclangor;
And’gana-preachingwithafrown——hewasafierceharanguer。
Hetriedthemayorandaldermen——theyallsetupa-jeering：
Hetriedthecommon-councilmen——theytoobegana-sneering;
Heturnedtowardsthemay’ressthen，andhopedtogetahearing。
Hekneltandseizedherdinner-dress，madeofthemuslinsnowy，\"Tochurch，tochurch，mysweetmistress！\"hecried;\"thewayI’llshowye。\"
Alas，thelady-mayoressfellbackasdrunkasChloe！
XIII。
[Howthepriorwentbackalone。]
OutfromthisdissoluteanddrunkencourtWentthegoodprior，hiseyeswithweepingdim：
Hetriedthepeopleofameanersort——
Theytoo，alas，werebentupontheirsport，Andnotasinglesoulwouldfollowhim！
Butallwereswiggingschnapsandguzzlingbeer。
Hefoundthecits，theirdaughters，sons，andspouses，Spendingthelive-longnightinfiercecarouses：
Alas，unthinkingofthedangernear！
Oneortwosentinelstherampartsguarded，Therestweresharinginthegeneralfeast：
\"Godwot，ourtipsytownispoorlywarded;
SweetSaintSophiahelpus！\"criedthepriest。
Aloneheenteredthecathedralgate，Carefulhelockedthemightyoakendoor;
Withinhiscompanyofmonksdidwait，Adozenpooroldpiousmen——nomore。
Oh，butitgrievedthegentlepriorsore，Tothinkofthoselostsouls，givenuptodrinkandfate！
[AndshuthimselfintoSaintSophia’schapelwithhisbrethren。]
Themightyoutergatewellbarredandfast，Thepooroldfriarsstirredtheirpooroldbones，Andpatteringswiftlyonthedampcoldstones，Theythroughthesolitarychancelpassed。
Thechancelwallslookedblackanddimandvast，Andrendered，ghost-like，melancholytones。
Onwardthefatherssped，tillcomingnighaSmallirongate，thewhichtheyenteredquickat，Theylockedanddouble-lockedtheinnerwicketAndstoodwithinthechapelofSophia。
Vainwereittodescribethissaintedplace，Vaintodescribethatcelebratedtrophy，ThevenerablestatueofSaintSophy，Whichformeditschiefestornamentandgrace。
Herethegoodprior，hispersonalgriefsandsorrowsInhisextremedevotionquicklymerging，Atoncebegantopraywithvoicesonorous;
Theotherfriarsjoinedinpiouschorus，Andpassedthenightinsinging，praying，scourging，InhonorofSophia，thatsweetvirgin。
XIV。
[TheepisodeofSneezoffandKatinka。]
LeavingthusthepiouspriestinHumblepenitenceandprayer，Andthegreedycitsa-feasting，Letustothewallsrepair。
Walkingbythesentry-boxes，Underneaththesilvermoon，Lo！thesentryboldlycockshis——
Boldlycockshismusketoon。
Sneezoffwashisdesignation，Fair-hairedboy，foreverpitied;
Fortotakehiscruelstation，HebutnowKatinkaquitted。
Poorinpursewereboth，butrichinTenderlove’sdeliciousplenties;
Sheadamselofthekitchen，Heahaberdasher’s’prentice。
’Tinka，maidentender-hearted，Wasdissolvedintearfulfits，OnthatfatalnightshepartedFromherdarling，fair-hairedFritz。
WarmhersoldierladshewraptinComforterandmuffettee;
Calledhim\"general\"and\"captain，\"
Thoughasimpleprivatehe。
\"Onyourbosomwearthisplaster，’Twilldefendyoufromthecold;
Inyourpipesmokethiscanaster，Smuggled’tis，mylove，andold。
\"Allthenight，mylove，I’llmissyou。\"
Thusshespoke;andfromthedoorFair-hairedSneezoffmadehisissue，Toreturn，alas，nomore。
HeitiswhocalmlywalkshisWalkbeneaththesilvermoon;
HeitiswhoboldlycockshisDetonatingmusketoon。
Hetheblandcanasterpuffing，Asuponhisroundhepaces，SuddenseesaragamuffinClamberingswiftlyuptheglacis。
\"Whogoesthere？\"exclaimsthesentry;
\"WhenthesunhasoncegonedownNooneevermakesanentryIntothisherefortifiedtown！\"
[HowthesentrieSneezoffwassurprisedandslayn。]
ShoutedthusthewatchfulSneezoff;
But，ereanyonereplied，Wretchedyouth！hefiredhispieceoffStarted，staggered，groaned，anddied！
XV。
[HowtheCossacksrushedinsuddenlyandtookthecitie。]
Ah，fullwellmightthesentinelcry，\"Whogoesthere！\"
Butechowasfrightenedtoomuchtodeclare。
Whogoesthere？whogoesthere？CananyoneswearTothenumberofsandssurlesbordsdelamer，OrthewhiskersofD’OrsayCountdowntoahair？
Aswellmightyoutellofthesandstheamount，OrnumbereachhairineachcurloftheCount，AseverproclaimthenumberandnameOfthehundredsandthousandsthatupthewallcame！
[OftheCossacktroops，]
Down，downtheknavespouredwithfireandwithsword：
TherewerethievesfromtheDanubeandroguesfromtheDon;
TherewereTurksandWallacks，andshoutingCossacks;
Ofallnationsandregions，andtonguesandreligions——
Jew，Christian，Idolater，Frank，Mussulman：
Ah，horriblesightwasKioffthatnight！
[Andoftheirmannerofburning，murdering，andravishing。]
Thegateswerealltaken——nochancee’enofflight;
AndwithtorchandwithaxethebloodyCossacksWenthitherandthithera-huntinginpacks：
TheyslashedandtheyslewbothChristianandJew——
Womenandchildren，theyslaughteredthemtoo。
Some，savingtheirthroats，plungedintothemoats，Ortheriver——butoh，theyhadburnedalltheboats！……
[Howtheyburnedthewholecitiedown，savethechurch，]
Buthereletuspause——forIcan’tpursuefurtherThissceneofrack，ravishment，ruin，andmurther。
ToowelldidthecunningoldCossacksucceed！
Hisplanofattackwassuccessfulindeed！
Thenightwashisown——thetownitwasgone;
’Twasaheapstilla-burningoftimberandstone。
[Whereofthebellsbegantoring。]
Onebuildingalonehadescapedfromthefires，SaintSophy’sfairchurch，withitssteeplesandspires，Calm，stately，andwhite，Itstoodinthelight;
Andasif’twoulddefyalltheconqueror’spower，——
Asifnoughthadoccurred，MightclearlybeheardThechimesringingsoberlyeveryhalf-hour！
XVI。
Thecitywasdefunct——silencesucceededUntoitslastfierceagonizingyell;
AndthenitwastheconquerorfirstheededThesoundofthesecalmbells。
[HowtheCossackchiefbadethemburnthechurchtoo。]
Furioustowardshisaides-de-campheturns，And（speakingasifByron’sworksheknew）
\"Villains！\"hefiercelycries，\"thecityburns，Whynotthetempletoo？
Burnmeyonchurch，andmurderallwithin！\"
[Howtheystormedit，andofHyacinth，hisangerthereat。]
TheCossacksthunderedattheouterdoor;
AndFatherHyacinth，who，heardthedin，（Andthoughthimselfandbrethrenindistress，Desertedbytheirladypatroness）
Didtoherstatueturn，andthushiswoesoutpour。
XVII。
[HisprayertotheSaintSophia。]
\"Andisitthus，Ofalsestofthesaints，Thouhearestourcomplaints？
Tellme，didevermyattachmentfalterToservethyaltar？
Wasnotthyname，ereeverIdidsleep，Thelastuponmylip？
WasnotthynametheveryfirstthatbrokeFrommewhenIawoke？
HaveInottriedwithfasting，flogging，penance，AndmortifiedcountenanceFortofindfavor，Sophy，inthysight？
Andlo！thisnight，Forgetfulofmyprayers，andthineownpromise，Thouturnestfromus;
Lettesttheheathenenterinourcity，And，withoutpity，Murderoutburghers，seizeupontheirspouses，Burndowntheirhouses！
Issuchabreachoffaithtobeendured？
SeewhataluridLightfromtheinsolentinvader’storchesShinesonyourporches！
E’ennow，withthunderingbattering-ramandhammerAndhideousclamor;
Withaxemen，swordsmen，pikemen，billmen，bowmen，Theconqueringfoemen，OSophy！beatyourgateaboutyourears，Alas！andhere’sAhumblecompanyofpiousmen，Likemuttonsinapen，Whosesoulsshallquicklyfromtheirbodiesbethrusted，Becauseinyoutheytrusted。
DoyounotknowtheCalmucchiefsdesires——
KILLALLTHEFRIARS！
Andyou，ofallthesaintsmostfalseandfickle，Leaveusinthisabominablepickle。\"
[Thestatuesuddenliespeaks;]
\"RASHHYACINTHUS！\"
（Here，totheastonishmentofallherbackers，SaintSophy，openingwideherwoodenjaws，LiketoapairofGermanwalnut-crackers，Began），\"Ididnotthinkyouhadbeenthus，——
Omonkoflittlefaith！IsitbecauseArascalscumoffilthyCossackheathenBesiegeourtown，thatyoudistrustinME，then？
Think’stthouthatI，whoinaformerdayDidwalkacrosstheSeaofMarmora（Notmentioning，forshortness，otherseas），——
ThatI，whoskimmedthebroadBorysthenes，Withoutsomuchaswettingofmytoes，AmfrightenedatasetofmenlikeTHOSE？
Ihaveamindtoleaveyoutoyourfate：
Suchcowardiceasthismyscorninspires。\"
[ButisinterruptedbythebreakinginoftheCossacks。]
SaintSophywashereCutshortinherwords，——
Foratthisverymomentintumbledthegate，Andwithawildcheer，Andaclashingofswords，Swiftthroughthechurchporches，Withawavingoftorches，AndashriekandayellLikethedevilsofhell，WithpikeandwithaxeInrushedtheCossacks，——
InrushedtheCossacks，crying，\"MURDERTHEFRIARS！\"
[OfHyacinth，hisoutrageousaddress;]
Ah！whatathrillfeltHyacinth，WhenheheardthatvillanousshoutCalmuc！
Now，thoughthe，mytrialbeginneth;
Saints，Ogivemecourageandpluck！
\"Courage，boys，’tisuselesstofunk！\"
Thusuntothefriarshebegan：
\"NeverletitbesaidthatamonkIsnotlikewiseagentleman。
Thoughthepatronsaintofthechurch，Spiteofallthatwe’vedoneandwe’vepray’d，Leavesuswickedlyhereinthelurch，Hangit，gentlemen，who’safraid！\"
[Andpreparationfordying。]
AsthusthegallantHyacinthusspoke，He，withanairaseasyandasfreeasIfthequick-comingmurderwereajoke，Foldedhisrobesaroundhissides，andtookPlaceundersaintedSophy’slegsofoak，LikeCaesaratthestatueofPompeius。
Themonksnoleisurehadabouttolook（Eachbeingabsorbedinhisparticularcase），ElsehadtheyseenwithwhatcelestialraceAwoodensmilestoleo’erthesaint’smahoganyface。
[SaintSophia，herspeech。]
\"Welldone，welldone，Hyacinthus，myson！\"
Thusspokethesaintedstatue。
\"Thoughyoudoubtedmeinthehourofneed，Andspokeofmeveryrudeindeed，Youdeservegoodluckforshowingsuchpluck，AndIwon’tbeangryatyou。\"
[Shegetsontheprior’sshoulderstraddle-back，]
Themonksby-standing，oneandall，Ofthiswondrousscenebeholders，Tothiskindpromiselistenedcontent，Andcouldn’tcontaintheirastonishment，WhenSaintSophiamovedandwentDownfromherwoodenpedestal，Andtwistedherlegs，sureaseggsiseggs，RoundHyacinthus’sshoulders！
[Andbidshimrun。]
\"Ho！forwards，\"criedSophy，\"there’snotimeforwaiting，TheCossacksarebreakingtheverylastgatein：
Seetheglareoftheirtorchesshinesredthroughthegrating;
We’vestillthebackdoor，andtwominutesormore。
Nowboys，nowornever，wemustmakefortheriver，Forweonlyaresafeontheoppositeshore。
Runswiftlyto-day，lads，ifeveryouran，——
Putoutyourbestleg，Hyacinthus，myman;
AndI’lllayfivetotwothatyoucarryusthrough，Onlyscamperasfastasyoucan。\"
XVIII。
[Herunneth，]
Awaywentthepriestthroughthelittlebackdoor，Andlightonhisshoulderstheimagehebore：
Thehonestoldpriestwasnotpunishedtheleast，Thoughtheimagewaseightfeet，andhemeasuredfour。
Awaywenttheprior，andthemonksathistailWentsnorting，andpuffing，andpantingfullsail;
Andjustasthelastatthebackdoorhadpassed，InfurioushuntbeholdatthefrontTheTartarssofierce，withtheirterriblecheers;
Withaxes，andhalberts，andmuskets，andspears，Withtorchesa-flamingthechapelnowcamein。
Theytoreupthemass-book，theystampedonthepsalter，Theypulledthegoldcrucifixdownfromthealtar;
Thevestmentstheyburnedwiththeirblasphemousfires，Andmanycried，\"Curseonthem！wherearethefriars？\"
Whenloadedwithplunder，yetseekingformore，Onechancedtoflingopenthelittlebackdoor，Spiedoutthefriars’whiterobesandlongshadowsInthemoon，scamperingoverthemeadows，AndstoppedtheCossacksinthemidstoftheirarsons，Bycryingoutlustily，\"THEREGOTHEPARSONS！\"
[AndtheTartarsafterhim。]
Withawhoopandayell，andascreamandashout，Atoncethewholemurderousbodyturnedout;
Andswiftasthehawkpouncesdownonthepigeon，Pursuedthepoorshort-windedmenofreligion。
[Howthefriarssweated。]
Whenthesoundofthatcheeringcametothemonks’hearing，Oheaven！howthepoorfellowspantedandblew！
Atfightingnotcunning，unaccustomedtorunning，WhentheTartarscameup，whatthedeuceshouldtheydo？
\"They’llmakeusallmartyrs，thosebloodthirstyTartars！\"
QuothfatFatherPetertofatFatherHugh。
Theshoutstheycameclearer，thefoetheydrewnearer;
Oh，howtheboltswhistled，andhowthelightsshone！
\"Icannotgetfurther，thisrunningismurther;
Comecarryme，someone！\"criedbigFatherJohn。
Andeventhestatuegrewfrightened，\"Odratyou！\"
Itcried，\"Mr。Prior，Iwishyou’dgeton！\"
Ontuggedthegoodfriar，butnigherandnigherAppearedthefierceRussians，withswordandwithfire。
OntuggedthegoodprioratSaintSophy’sdesire，——
Ascramblethroughbramble，throughmud，andthroughmire，Theswiftarrows’whizzinesscausingadizziness，Nighdonehisbusiness，fittoexpire。
[Andthepursuersfixedarrowsintotheirtayles。]
FatherHyacinthtugged，andthemonkstheytuggedafter：
Thefoemenpursuedwithahorriblelaughter，Andhurl’dtheirlongspearsroundthepoorbrethren’sears，Sotrue，thatnextdayinthecoatsofeachpriest，Thoughneverawoundwasgiven，therewerefoundAdozenarrowsatleast。
[Howatthelastgasp，]
Nowthechaseseemedatitsworst，Priorandmonkswerefittoburst;
Scarceyouknewthewhichwasfirst，Orpursuersorpursued;
Whenthestatue，byheaven’sgrace，SuddenlydidchangethefaceOfthisinterestingrace，Asasaint，sure，onlycould。
ForasthejockeywhoatEpsomrides，Whenthathissteedisspentandpunishedsore，Diggethhisheelsintothecourser’ssides，Andtherebymakeshimrunoneortwofurlongsmore;
Eventhus，betwixttheeighthribandtheninth，Thesaintrebukedtheprior，thatwearycreeper;
Freshstrengthintohislimbsherkicksimparted，Oneboundhemade，asgayaswhenhestarted。
[Thefriarswon，andjumpedintoBorysthenesfluvius。]
Yes，withhisbrethrenclingingathiscloak，Thestatueonhisshoulders——fittochoke——
OnemosttremendousboundmadeHyacinth，Andsousedfriars，statue，andall，slap-dashintotheDnieper！
XIX。
[AndhowtheRussianssaw]
AndwhentheRussians，inafieryrank，Pantingandfierce，drewupalongtheshore;
（Forherethevainpursuingtheyforbore，Norcaredtheytosurpasstheriver’sbank，）
Then，lookingfromtherocksandrushesdank，Asighttheywitnessedneverseenbefore，Andwhich，withitsaccompanimentsglorious，Iswriti’thegoldenbook，orliberaureus。
[ThestatuegetoffHyacinthhisback，andsitdownwiththefriarsonHyacinthhiscloak。]
PlumpintheDnieperflouncedthefriarandfriends——
Theydanglingroundhisneck，hefittochoke。
WhensuddenlyhismostmiraculouscloakOverthebillowywavesitselfextends，DownfromhisshouldersquietlydescendsThevenerableSophy’sstatueofoak;
Which，sittingdownuponthecloaksoample，Bidsallthebrethrenfollowitsexample！
[Howinthismannerofboattheysayledaway。]
Eachatherbiddingsat，andsatatease;
Thestatue’ganagraciousconversation，And（wavingtothefoeasalutation）
Sail’dwithherwonderinghappyprotegesGaylyadownthewideBorysthenes，Untiltheycameuntosomefriendlynation。
AndwhentheheathenhadatlengthgrownshyofTheirconquest，sheonedaycamebackagaintoKioff。
XX。
[Finis，ortheend。]
THINKNOT，OREADER，THATWE’RELAUGHINGATYOU;
YOUMAYGOTOKIOFFNOW，ANDSEETHESTATUTE！
TITMARSH’SCARMENLILLIENSE。
LILLE，Sept。2，1843。
Myheartisweary，mypeaceisgone，HowshallIe’ermywoesreveal？
Ihavenomoney，Ilieinpawn，AstrangerinthetownofLille。
I。
WithtwentypoundsbutthreeweekssinceFromParisforthdidTitmarshwheel，IthoughtmyselfasrichaprinceAsbeggarpoorI’mnowatLille。
Confidinginmyamplemeans——
Introth，Iwasahappychiel！
IpassedthegatesofValenciennes，IneverthoughttocomebyLille。
IneverthoughtmytwentypoundsSomerascalknavewoulddaretosteal;
IgaylypassedtheBelgicboundsAtQuievrain，twentymilesfromLille。
ToAntwerptownIhasten’dpost，AndasItookmyeveningmealIfeltmypouch，——mypursewaslost，OHeaven！WhycameInotbyLille？
Istraightwaycalledforinkandpen，TograndmammaImadeappeal;
MeanwhilealoanofguineastenIborrowedfromafriendsoleal。
Igotthecashfromgrandmamma（Hergentleheartmywoescouldfeel，）
ButwhereIwent，andwhatIsaw，Whatmatters？HereIamatLille。
Myheartisweary，mypeaceisgone，HowshallIe’ermywoesreveal？
Ihavenocash，Ilieinpawn，AstrangerinthetownofLille。
II。
TostealingIcannevercome，TopawnmywatchI’mtoogenteel，Besides，Ileftmywatchathome，HowcouldIpawnitthenatLille？
\"Lanote，\"attimestheguestswillsay。
Iturnaswhiteascoldboil’dveal;
Iturnandlookanotherway，IdarenotaskthebillatLille。
Idarenottothelandlordsay，\"Goodsir，Icannotpayyourbill;\"
HethinksIamaLordAnglais，AndisquiteproudIstayatLille。
HethinksIamaLordAnglais，LikeRothschildorSirRobertPeel，AndsoheservesmeeverydayThebestofmeatanddrinkinLille。
YetwhenhelooksmeinthefaceIblushasredascochineal;
Andthinkdidhebutknowmycase，Howchangedhe’dbe，myhostofLille。
Myheartisweary，mypeaceisgone，HowshallIe’ermywoesreveal？
Ihavenomoney，Ilieinpawn，AstrangerinthetownofLille。
III。
Thesunburstsoutinfuriousblaze，Iperspiratefromheadtoheel;
I’dliketohireaone-horsechaise，HowcanI，withoutcashatLille？
IpassinsunshineburninghotBycafeswhereinbeertheydeal;
Ithinkhowpleasantwereapot，AfrothingpotofbeerofLille！
Whatisyonhousewithwallssothick，Allgirtaroundwithguardandgrille？
Ograciousgods！itmakesmesick，ItisthePRISON-HOUSEofLille！
Ocursedprisonstrongandbarred，Itdoesmyverybloodcongeal！
ItrembleasIpasstheguard，AndquitthatuglypartofLille。
Thechurch-doorbeggarwhinesandprays，IturnawayathisappealAh，church-doorbeggar！gothyways！
You’renotthepoorestmaninLille。
Myheartisweary，mypeaceisgone，HowshallIe’eranywoesreveal？
Ihavenomoney，Ilieinpawn，AstrangerinthetownofLille。
IV。
Say，shallItoyouFlemishchurch，AndataPopishaltarkneel？
Oh，donotleavemeinthelurch，——
I’llcry，yepatron-saintsofLille！
Yevirginsdressedinsatinhoops，Yemartyrsslainformortalweal，Lookkindlydown！beforeyoustoopsThemiserablestmaninLille。
Andlo！asIbeheldwithaweApicturedsaint（Iswear’tisreal），Itsmiled，andturnedtograndmamma！——
Itdid！andIhadhopeinLille！
’Twasfiveo’clock，andIcouldeat，AlthoughIcouldnotpaymymeal：
IhastenbackintothestreetWhereliesmyinn，thebestLille。
WhatseeIonmytablestand，——
Aletterwithawell-knownseal？
’Tisgrandmamma’s！Iknowherhand，——
\"ToMr。M。A。Titmarsh，Lille。\"
Ifeelachokinginmythroat，Ipantandstagger，faintandreel！
Itis——itis——aten-poundnote，AndI’mnomoreinpawnatLille！
[Hegoesoffbythediligencethatevening，andisrestoredtothebosomofhishappyfamily。]
THEWILLOW-TREE。
Knowyethewillow-treeWhosegrayleavesquiver，WhisperinggloomilyToyonpaleriver;
Lady，ateven-tideWandernotnearit，TheysayitsbrancheshideAsad，lostspirit？
Oncetothewillow-treeAmaidcamefearful，Paleseemedhercheektobe，Herblueeyetearful;
Soonasshesawthetree，Herstepmovedfleeter，Noonewasthere——ahme！
Noonetomeether！
QuickbeatherhearttohearThefarbell’schimeTollfromthechapel-towerThetrystingtime：
ButtheredsunwentdownIngoldenflame，Andthoughshelookedround，Yetnoonecame！
Presentlycamethenight，Sadlytogreether，——
Mooninhersilverlight，Starsintheirglitter;
ThensankthemoonawayUnderthebillow，Stillweptthemaidalone——
Therebythewillow！
Throughthelongdarkness，Bythestreamrolling，HourafterhourwentonTollingandtolling。
Longwasthedarkness，Lonelyandstilly;
Shrillcamethenight-wind，Piercingandchilly。
Shrillblewthemorningbreeze，Bitingandcold，BleakpeersthegraydawnOverthewold。
BleakovermoorandstreamLooksthegreydawn，Gray，withdishevelledhair，Stillstandsthewillowthere——
THEMAIDISGONE！
Domine，Domine！
Singwealitany，——
Singforpoormaiden-heartsbrokenandweary;
Domine，Domine！
Singwealitany，WailweandweepweawildMiserere！
THEWILLOW-TREE。
（ANOTHERVERSION）。
I。
Longbythewillow-treesVainlytheysoughther，Wildrangthemother’sscreamsO’erthegraywater：
\"Whereismylovelyone？
Whereismydaughter？
II。
\"Rousethee，sirconstable——
Rousetheeandlook;
Fisherman，bringyournet，Boatmanyourhook。
Beatinthelily-beds，Diveinthebrook！\"
III。
VainlytheconstableShoutedandcalledher;
VainlythefishermanBeatthegreenalder，Vainlyheflungthenet，Neverithauledher！
IV。
MotherbesidethefireSat，hernightcapin;
Father，ineasychair，Gloomilynapping，Whenatthewindow-sillCamealighttapping！
V。
AndapalecountenanceLookedthroughthecasement。
Loudbeatthemother’sheart，Sickwithamazement，AndatthevisionwhichCametosurpriseher，Shriekedinanagony——
\"Lor！it’sElizar！\"
VI
Yes，’twasElizabeth——
Yes，’twastheirgirl;
Palewashercheek，andherHairoutofcurl。
\"Mother！\"thelovingone，Blushing，exclaimed，\"LetnotyourinnocentLizzybeblamed。
VII。
\"Yesterday，goingtoauntJones’stotea，Mother，dearmother，I
FORGOTTHEDOOR-KEY！
Andasthenightwascold，Andthewaysteep，Mrs。JoneskeptmetoBreakfastandsleep。\"
VIII。
WhetherherPaandMaFullybelievedher，Thatweshallneverknow，Sterntheyreceivedher;
AndfortheworkofthatCruel，thoughshort，night，SenthertobedwithoutTeaforafortnight。
IX。
MORAL
Heydiddlediddlety，CatandtheFiddlety，MaidensofEnglandtakecautionbyshe！
LetloveandsuicideNevertemptyouaside，Andalwaysremembertotakethedoor-key。
LYRAHIBERNICA
THEPOEMSOFTHEMOLONYOFKILBALLYMOLONY。
THEPIMLICOPAVILION。
Yepathronsofjanius，MinervaandVanius，WhositonParnassus，thatmountainofsnow，DescindfromyourstationandmakeobservationOfthePrince’spavilioninsweetPimlico。
Thisgarden，byjakurs，isfortypooracres，（Thegarnerhetouldme，andsureoughttoknow;）
Andyetgreatlybigger，insizeandinfigure，ThanthePhanixitself，seemstheParkPimlico。
O’tistherethatthespoortis，whentheQueenandtheCourtisWalkingmagnanimousallofarow，ForgetfulwhatstateisamongthepatatiesAndthepine-applegardensofsweetPimlico。
Thereinblossomsodorousthebirdssingachorus，Of\"GodsavetheQueen\"astheyhoptoandfro;
Andyousitonthebinchesandharktothefinches，SingingmelodiousinsweetPimlico。
Thereshuitingtheirphanthasies，theypluckpolyanthusesThatroundinthegardensresplindentlygrow，Widrosesandjessimins，andothersweetspecimins，WouldcharmbouldLinnayusinsweetPimlico。
Youseewhenyouinther，andstandinthecinther，Wheretheroses，andnecturns，andcollyflowersblow，Ahillsotremindous，ittopsthetop-windowsOftheeleganthousesoffamedPimlico。
Andwhenyou’veascindedthatprecipicesplindidYouseeonitssummitawondtherfulshow——
AlovelySwishbuilding，allpaintingandgilding，ThefamousPavilionofsweetPimlico。
PrinceAlbert，ofFlandthers，thatPrinceofCommandthers，（OnwhommybestblessingsherebyIbestow，）
WithgooldandvermilionhasdeckedthatPavilion，WheretheQueenmaytaketayinhersweetPimlico。
There’slinesfromJohnMiltonthechamberallgilton，Andpicturesbeneaththemthat’sshapedlikeabow;
IwasgreatlyastoundedtothinkthatthatRoundheadShouldfindanadmissiontofamedPimlico。
Olovely’seachfresco，andmostpicturesqueO;
AndwhileroundthechamberastonishedIgo，IthinkDanMaclise’sitbaitsallthepiecesSurroundingthecottageoffamedPimlico。
Eastlakehasthechimney，（agoodonetolimnhe，）
Andavarginhepaintswithasarpentbelow;
Whilebulls，pigs，andpanthers，andotherenchanthers，ArepaintedbyLandseerinsweetPimlico。