CONTENTS
　　TheChronicleoftheDrum。PartI
　　PartII
　　Abd-el-KaderatToulon;or，TheCagedHawkTheKingofBrentford’sTestamentTheWhiteSquallPegofLimavaddyMay-DayOdeTheBalladofBouillabaisseTheMahoganyTreeTheYankeeVolunteersThePenandtheAlbumMrs。Katherine’sLanternLucy’sBirthdayTheCane-Bottom’dChairPiscatorandPiscatrixTheRoseuponmyBalconyRonsardtohisMistressAttheChurchGateTheAgeofWisdomSorrowsofWertherADoeintheCityTheLastofMay"Ah，BleakandBarrenwastheMoor"
　　SongoftheVioletFairyDaysPocahontasFromPocahontasLOVE-SONGSMADEEASY：——
　　WhatmakesmyHearttoThrillandGlow？
　　TheGhazul，or，OrientalLove-Song：——
　　TheRocksTheMerryBardTheCaiqueMyNoraToMarySerenadeTheMinaretBellsCometotheGreenwoodTreeFIVEGERMANDITTIES：——
　　ATragicStoryTheChapletTheKingontheTowerOnaveryOldWomanACredoFOURIMITATIONSOFBERANGER：——
　　LeRoid’YvetotTheKingofYvetotTheKingofBrentfordLeGrenierTheGarretRogerBontempsJollyJackIMITATIONOFHORACE：——
　　TohisServingBoyAdMinistramOLDFRIENDSWITHNEWFACES：——
　　TheKnightlyGuerdonTheAlmack’sAdieuWhentheGloomisontheGlen。
　　TheRedFlagDearJackCommandersoftheFaithfulWhenMoonlikeoretheHazureSeasKingCanuteFriar’sSongAtraCuraRequiescatLinesuponmySister’sPortraitTheLegendofSt。SophiaofKioffTitmarsh’sCarmenLillienseTheWillow-TreeTheWillow-Tree（anotherversion）
　　LYRAHIBERNICA：——
　　ThePimlicoPavilionTheCrystalPalaceMolony’sLamentMr。Molony’sAccountoftheBallgiventotheNepauleseAmbassadorbythePeninsularandOrientalCompanyTheBattleofLimerickLarryO’TooleTheRoseofFloraTheLastIrishGrievanceTHEBALLADSOFPOLICEMANX。：——
　　TheWofleNewBalladofJaneRoneyandMaryBrownTheThreeChristmasWaitsLinesonaLateHospiciousEwentTheBalladofElizaDavisDamages，TwoHundredPoundsTheKnightandtheLadyJacobHomnium’sHossTheSpeculatorsAWoefulNewBalladoftheProtestantConspiracytotakethePope’sLifeTheLamentableBalladoftheFoundlingofShoreditchTheOrganBoy’sAppealLittleBilleeTheEndofthePlayVanitasVanitatumBALLADS。
　　THECHRONICLEOFTHEDRUM。
　　PARTI。
　　AtParis，hardbytheMainebarriers，Whoeverwillchoosetorepair，Midstadozenofwooden-leggedwarriorsMayhaplyfallinwitholdPierre。
　　OnthesunshinybenchofatavernHesitsandhepratesofoldwars，AndmoistenshispipeoftobaccoWithadrinkthatisnamedafterMars。
　　Thebeermakeshistonguerunthequicker，Andaslongashistapneverfails，ThusoverhisfavoriteliquorOldPeterwilltellhisoldtales。
　　Sayshe，"Inmylife’sninetysummersStrangechangesandchancesI’veseen，——
　　Sohere’stoallgentlemendrummersThateverhavethump’donaskin。
　　"BroughtupintheartmilitaryForfourgenerationsweare;
　　Myancestorsdrumm’dforKingHarry，TheHuguenotladofNavarre。
　　AndaseachmaninlifehashisstationAccordingasFortunemayfix，WhileCondewaswavingthebaton，Mygrandsirewastrollingthesticks。
　　"Ah！thosewerethedaysforcommanders！
　　Whatgloriesmygrandfatherwon，Erebigots，andlackeys，andpandersThefortunesofFrancehadundone！
　　InGermany，Flanders，andHolland，——
　　Whatfoemanresistedusthen？
　　No;mygrandsirewasevervictorious，MygrandsireandMonsieurTurenne。
　　"Hedied：andournoblebattalionsThejadefickleFortuneforsook;
　　AndatBlenheim，inspiteofourvaliance，ThevictorylaywithMalbrook。
　　ThenewsitwasbroughttoKingLouis;
　　Corbleu！howhisMajestysworeWhenheheardtheyhadtakenmygrandsire：
　　Andtwelvethousandgentlemenmore。
　　"AtNamur，Ramillies，andMalplaquetWereweposted，onplainorintrench：
　　MalbrookonlyneedtoattackitAndawayfromhimscamper’dweFrench。
　　Cheerup！’tisnousetobeglum，boys，——
　　’Tiswritten，sincefightingbegun，Thatsometimeswefightandweconquer，Andsometimeswefightandwerun。
　　"Tofightandtorunwasourfate：
　　Ourfortuneandfamehaddeparted。
　　Andsoperish’dLouistheGreat，——
　　Old，lonely，andhalfbroken-hearted。
　　Hiscoffintheypeltedwithmud，Hisbodytheytriedtolayhandson;
　　AndsohavingburiedKingLouisTheyloyallyservedhisgreat-grandson。
　　"GodsavethebelovedKingLouis！
　　（Forsohewasnicknamedbysome，）
　　AndnowcamemyfathertodohisKing’sordersandbeatonthedrum。
　　Mygrandsirewasdead，buthisbonesMusthaveshakenI’mcertainforjoy，ToheardaddydrummingtheEnglishFromthemeadowsoffamedFontenoy。
　　"SowelldidhedruminthatbattleThattheenemyshow’dustheirbacks;
　　Corbleu！itwaspleasanttorattleThesticksandtofollowoldSaxe！
　　WenexthadSoubiseasaleader，Andasluckhathitschangesandfits，AtRossbach，inspiteofdad’sdrumming，’TissaidwewerebeatenbyFritz。
　　"Andnowdaddycross’dtheAtlantic，TodrumforMontcalmandhismen;
　　Morbleu！butitmakesamanfranticTothinkwewerebeatenagain！
　　Mydaddyhecross’dthewideocean，Mymotherbroughtmeonherneck，Andwecameintheyearfifty-sevenToguardthegoodtownofQuebec。
　　"Intheyearfifty-ninecametheBritons，——
　　FullwellIremembertheday，——
　　Theyknockedatourgatesforadmittance，Theirvesselsweremoor’dinourbay。
　　Saysourgeneral，’DrivemeyonredcoatsAwaytotheseawhencetheycome！’
　　SowemarchedagainstWolfeandhisbull-dogs，Wemarchedatthesoundofthedrum。
　　"IthinkIcanseemypoormammyWithmeinherhandasshewaits，Andourregiment，slowlyretreating，Poursbackthroughthecitadelgates。
　　Dearmammyshelooksintheirfaces，Andasksifherhusbandiscome？
　　——Heislyingallcoldontheglacis，Andwillnevermorebeatonthedrum。
　　"Come，drink，’tisnousetobeglum，boys，Hediedlikeasoldieringlory;
　　Here’saglasstothehealthofalldrum-boys，AndnowI’llcommencemyownstory。
　　Oncemoredidwecrossthesaltocean，Wecameintheyeareighty-one;
　　AndthewrongsofmyfatherthedrummerWereavengedbythedrummerhisson。
　　"InChesapeakeBaywewerelanded。
　　InvainstrovetheBritishtopass：
　　Rochambeauourarmiescommanded，OurshipstheywereledbyDeGrasse。
　　Morbleu！HowIrattledthedrumsticksThedaywemarch’dintoYorktown;
　　Tenthousandofbeef-eatingBritishTheirweaponswecausedtolaydown。
　　"Thenhomewardsreturningvictorious，Inpeacetoourcountrywecame，AndwerethankedforourgloriousactionsByLouisSixteenthofthename。
　　WhatdrummeronearthcouldbeprouderThanI，whileIdrumm’datVersaillesTothelovelycourtladiesinpowder，Andlappets，andlongsatin-tails？
　　"ThePrincesthatdaypass’dbeforeus，Ourcountrymen’sgloryandhope;
　　Monsieur，whowaslearnedinHorace，D’Artois，whocoulddancethetightrope。
　　OnenightwekeptguardfortheQueenAtherMajesty’sopera-box，WhiletheKing，thatmajesticalmonarch，Satfilingathomeathislocks。
　　"Yes，Idrumm’dforthefairAntoinette，Andsosmilingshelook’dandsotender，Thatourofficers，privates，anddrummers，Allvow’dtheywoulddietodefendher。
　　Butshecarednotforushonestfellows，Whofoughtandwhobledinherwars，Shesneer’datourgallantRochambeau，AndturnedLafayetteoutofdoors。
　　"Ventrebleu！thenIsworeagreatoath，Nomoretosuchtyrantstokneel。
　　Andsojusttokeepupmydrumming，OnedayIdrumm’ddowntheBastille。
　　Ho，landlord！astoupoffreshwine。
　　Come，comrades，abumperwe’lltry，Anddrinktotheyeareighty-nineAndthegloriousfourthofJuly！
　　"Thenbravelyourcannonitthunder’dAsonwardsourpatriotsbore。
　　Ourenemieswerebutahundred，Andwetwentythousandormore。
　　TheycarriedthenewstoKingLouis。
　　Hehearditascalmasyouplease，And，likeamajesticalmonarch，Keptfilinghislocksandhiskeys。
　　"Weshow’dourrepublicancourage，Westorm’dandwebrokethegreatgatein，Andwemurder’dtheinsolentgovernorFordaringtokeepusa-waiting。
　　Lambescandhissquadronsstoodby：
　　Theyneverstirr’dfingerorthumb。
　　ThesaucyaristocratstrembledAstheyheardtherepublicandrum。
　　"Hurrah！whatastormwasa-brewing：
　　Thedayofourvengeancewascome！
　　ThroughscenesofwhatcarnageandruinDidIbeatonthepatriotdrum！
　　Let’sdrinktothefamedtenthofAugust：
　　AtmidnightIbeatthetattoo，AndwokeupthePikemenofParisTofollowtheboldBarbaroux。
　　"Withpikes，andwithshouts，andwithtorchesMarch’donwardsourdustybattalions，AndwegirtthetallcastleofLouis，Amillionoftatterdemalions！
　　Westorm’dthefairgardenswheretower’dThewallsofhisheritagesplendid。
　　Ah，shameonhim，cravenandcoward，Thathadnotthehearttodefendit！
　　"Withthecrownofhissiresonhishead，Hisnoblesandknightsbyhisside，Atthefootofhisancestors’palace’Twereeasy，methinks，tohavedied。
　　Butno：whenweburstthroughhisbarriers，Midheapsofthedyinganddead，Invainthroughthechamberswesoughthim——
　　Hehadturn’dlikeacravenandfled……
　　"YouallknowthePlacedelaConcorde？
　　’TishardbytheTuileriewall。
　　Midterraces，fountains，andstatues，Thererisesanobelisktall。
　　Thererisesanobelisktall，Allgarnish’dandgildedthebaseis：
　　’TissurelythegayestofallOurbeautifulcity’sgayplaces。
　　"Arounditaregardensandflowers，AndtheCitiesofFranceontheirthrones，Eachcrown’dwithhiscircletofflowersSitswatchingthisbiggestofstones！
　　Ilovetogositinthesunthere，Theflowersandfountainstosee，AndtothinkofthedeedsthatweredonethereInthegloriousyearninety-three。
　　"’TwasherestoodtheAltarofFreedom;
　　AndthoughneithermarblenorgildingWasusedinthosedaystoadornOursimplerepublicanbuilding，Corbleu！buttheMEREGUILLOTINE
　　Caredlittleforsplendororshow，Soyougaveheranaxeandabeam，Andaplankandabasketorso。
　　"Awful，andproud，anderect，Heresatourrepublicangoddess。
　　Eachmorninghertablewedeck’dWithdaintyaristocrats’bodies。
　　ThepeopleeachdayflockedaroundAsshesatathermeatandherwine：
　　’TwasalwaystheuseofournationTowitnessthesovereigndine。
　　"Youngvirginswithfairgoldentresses，Oldsilver-hair’dprelatesandpriests，Dukes，marquises，barons，princesses，Weresplendidlyservedatherfeasts。
　　Ventrebleu！butwepamper’dourogressWiththebestthatournationcouldbring，Anddaintyshegrewinherprogress，AndcalledfortheheadofaKing！
　　"ShecalledforthebloodofourKing，Andstraightfromhisprisonwedrewhim;
　　Andtoherwithshoutingweledhim，Andtookhim，andboundhim，andslewhim。
　　’ThemonarchsofEuropeagainstmeHaveplottedagodlessallianceI’llflingthemtheheadofKingLouis，’
　　Shesaid，’asmygageofdefiance。’
　　"Iseehimasnow，foramoment，Awayfromhisjailershebroke;
　　Andstoodatthefootofthescaffold，Andlinger’d，andfainwouldhavespoke。
　　’Ho，drummer！quick！silenceyonCapet，’
　　SaysSanterre，’withabeatofyourdrum。’
　　LustilythendidItapit，AndthesonofSaintLouiswasdumb。
　　PARTII。
　　"ThegloriousdaysofSeptemberSawmanyaristocratsfall;
　　’TwasthenthatourpikesdrunkthebloodInthebeautifulbreastofLamballe。
　　Pardi，’twasabeautifullady！
　　Iseldomhavelookedonherlike;
　　AndIdrumm’dforagallantprocession，Thatmarchedwithherheadonapike。
　　"Let’sshowthepaleheadtotheQueen，Wesaid——she’llrememberitwell。
　　Shelookedfromthebarsofherprison，Andshriek’dasshesawit，andfell。
　　Wesetupashoutatherscreaming，Welaugh’datthefrightshehadshownAtthesightoftheheadofherminion;
　　Howshe’dtrembletopartwithherown。
　　"WehadtakentheheadofKingCapet，Wecalledforthebloodofhiswife;
　　Undauntedshecametothescaffold，Andbaredherfairnecktotheknife。
　　Asshefeltthefoulfingersthattouch’dher，Sheshrunk，butshedeignednottospeak：
　　Shelook’dwitharoyaldisdain，Anddiedwithablushonhercheek！
　　"’Twasthusthatourcountrywassaved;
　　Sotoldusthesafetycommittee！
　　Butpsha！I’vetheheartofasoldier，Allgentleness，mercy，andpity。
　　Iloathedtoassistatsuchdeeds，AndmydrumbeatitsloudestoftunesAsweofferedtojusticeoffendedThebloodofthebloodytribunes。
　　"Awaywithsuchfoulrecollections！
　　Nomoreoftheaxeandtheblock;
　　Isawthelastfightofthesections，Astheyfell’neathourgunsatSaintRock。
　　YoungBONAPARTEledusthatday;
　　WhenhesoughttheItalianfrontier，Ifollow’dmygallantyoungcaptain，Ifollow’dhimmanyalongyear。
　　"Wecametoanarmyinrags，OurgeneralwasbutaboyWhenwefirstsawtheAustrianflagsFlauntproudinthefieldsofSavoy。
　　Inthegloriousyearninety-six，Wemarch’dtothebanksofthePo;
　　Icarriedmydrumandmysticks，AndwelaidtheproudAustrianlow。
　　"Intriumphweenter’dMilan，WeseizedontheMantuankeys;
　　ThetroopsoftheEmperorran，AndthePopehetelldownonhisknees。——
　　Pierre’scomradesherecall’dafreshbottle，Andclubbingtogethertheirwealth，TheydranktotheArmyofItaly，AndGeneralBonaparte’shealth。
　　Thedrummernowbaredhisoldbreast，Andshow’dusaplentyofscars，RudepresentsthatFortunehadmadehim，Infiftyvictoriouswars。
　　"ThiscamewhenIfollow’dboldKleber——
　　’TwasshotbyaMamelukegun;
　　AndthisfromanAustriansabre，WhenthefieldofMarengowaswon。
　　"Myforeheadhasmanydeepfurrows，Butthisisthedeepestofall：
　　ABrunswickermadeitatJena，BesidethefairriverofSaal。
　　Thiscross，’twastheEmperorgaveit;
　　（Godblesshim！）itcoversablow;
　　IhaditatAusterlitzfight，AsIbeatonmydruminthesnow。
　　"’Twasthusthatweconquer’dandfought;
　　Butwhereforecontinuethestory？
　　There’sneverababyinFranceButhasheardofourchiefandourglory，——
　　Buthasheardofourchiefandourfame，Hissorrowsandtriumphscantell，HowbravelyNapoleonconquer’d，Howbravelyandsadlyhefell。
　　"Itmakesmyoldhearttobeathigher，TothinkofthedeedsthatIsaw;
　　Ifollow’dboldNeythroughthefire，AndchargedatthesideofMurat。"
　　AndsodidoldPetercontinueHisstoryoftwentybraveyears;
　　Hisaudiencefollow’dwithcomments——
　　Rudecommentsofcursesandtears。
　　HetoldhowthePrussiansinvainHaddiedindefenceoftheirland;
　　Hisaudiencelaugh’datthestory，Andvow’dthattheircaptainwasgrand！
　　HehadfoughttheredEnglish，hesaid，InmanyabattleofSpain;
　　TheycursedtheredEnglish，andprayedTomeetthemandfightthemagain。
　　HetoldthemhowRussiawaslost，Hadwinternotdriventhemback;
　　Andhiscompanycursedthequickfrost，AnddoublytheycursedtheCossack。
　　Hetoldhowthestrangerarrived;
　　Theyweptatthetaleofdisgrace：
　　Andtheylong’dbutforonebattlemore，Thestainoftheirshametoefface！
　　"Ourcountrytheirhordesoverrun，WefledtothefieldsofChampagne，Andfoughtthem，thoughtwentytoone，Andbeatthemagainandagain！
　　Ourwarriorwasconquer’datlast;
　　Theybadehimhiscrowntoresign;
　　TofateandhiscountryheyieldedTherightsofhimselfandhisline。
　　"Hecame，andamongushestood，Aroundhimwepress’dinathrong：
　　Wecouldnotregardhimforweeping，Whohadledusandlovedussolong。
　　’Ihaveledyoufortwentylongyears，’
　　Napoleonsaid，erehewent’WhereverwashonorIfoundyou，Andwithyou，mysons，amcontent！
　　"’ThoughEuropeagainstmewasarm’d，Yourchiefsandmypeoplearetrue;
　　Istillmighthavestruggledwithfortune，AndbaffledallEuropewithyou。
　　"’ButFrancewouldhavesuffer’dthewhile，’TisbestthatIsufferalone;
　　Igotomyplaceofexile，Towriteofthedeedswehavedone。
　　"’Betruetothekingthattheygiveyou，Wemaynotembraceerewepart;
　　But，General，reachmeyourhand，Andpressme，Ipray，toyourheart。’
　　"Hecalledforourbattlestandard;
　　Onekisstotheeaglehegave。
　　’Deareagle！’hesaid，’maythiskissLongsoundintheheartsofthebrave！’
　　’TwasthusthatNapoleonleftus;
　　Ourpeoplewereweepingandmute，Ashepass’dthroughthelinesofhisguard，Andourdrumsbeatthenotesofsalute……
　　"Ilook’dwhenthedrummingwaso’er，Ilook’d，butourherowasgone;
　　Weweredestinedtoseehimoncemore，WhenwefoughtontheMountofSt。John。
　　TheEmperorrodethroughourfiles;
　　’TwasJune，andafairSundaymorn;
　　ThelinesofourwarriorsformilesStretch’dwidethroughtheWaterloocorn。
　　"Inthousandswestoodontheplain，Thered-coatswerecrowningtheheight;
　　’GoscatteryonEnglish，’hesaid;
　　’We’llsup，lads，atBrusselstonight。’
　　Weansweredhisvoicewithashout;
　　Oureagleswerebrightinthesun;
　　Ourdrumsandourcannonspokeout，Andthethunderingbattlebegun。
　　"Onechargetoanothersucceeds，Likewavesthatahurricanebears;
　　AlldaydoourgallopingsteedsDashfierceontheenemy’ssquares。
　　Atnoonwebeganthefellonset：
　　WechargeduptheEnglishman’shill;
　　Andmadlywechargeditatsunset——
　　Hisbannerswerefloatingtherestill。
　　"——Goto！Iwilltellyounomore;
　　Youknowhowthebattlewaslost。
　　Ho！fetchmeabeakerofwine，And，comrades，I’llgiveyouatoast。
　　I’llgiveyouacurseonalltraitors，WhoplottedourEmperor’sruin;
　　Andacurseonthosered-coatedEnglish，Whosebayonetshelp’dourundoing。
　　"AcurseonthoseBritishassassins，Whoorder’dtheslaughterofNey;
　　AcurseonSirHudson，whotorturedThelifeofourheroaway。
　　AcurseonallRussians——Ihatethem——
　　OnallPrussianandAustrianfry;
　　Andoh！butIpraywemaymeetthem，AndfightthemagainereIdie。"
　　’TwasthusoldPeterdidconcludeHischroniclewithcursesfit。
　　Hespokethetaleinaccentsrude，InruderverseIcopiedit。
　　Perhapsthetaleamoralbears，（Alltalesintimetothismustcome，）
　　ThestoryoftwohundredyearsWritontheparchmentofadrum。
　　WhatPetertoldwithdrumandstick，Isendlessthemeforpoet’spen：
　　Isfoundinendlessquartosthick，Enormousbooksbylearnedmen。
　　Andeversincehistorianwrit，Andeversinceabardcouldsing，DotheachexaltwithallhiswitThenobleartofmurdering。
　　Welovetoreadthegloriouspage，HowboldAchilleskill’dhisfoe：
　　AndTurnus，fell’dbyTrojans’rage，Wenthowlingtotheshadesbelow。
　　HowGodfreyledhisred-crossknights，HowmadOrlandoslash’dandslew;
　　There’snotasinglebardthatwritesButdoththegloriousthemerenew。
　　Andwhile，infashionpicturesque，Thepoetrhymesofbloodandblows，ThegravehistorianathisdeskDescribesthesameinclassicprose。
　　GoreadtheworksofReverendCox，You’lldulyseerecordedthereThehistoryoftheself-sameknocksHereroughlysungbyDrummerPierre。
　　Ofbattlesfierceandwarriorsbig，Hewritesinphrasesdullandslow，Andwaveshiscauliflowerwig，Andshouts"SaintGeorgeforMarlborow！"
　　TakeDoctorSoutheyfromtheshelf，AnLL。D，——apeacefulman;
　　GoodLord，howdothheplumehimselfBecausewebeattheCorsican！
　　FromfirsttolasthispageisfilledWithstirringtaleshowblowswerestruck。
　　HeshowshowwetheFrenchmenkill’d，AndpraisesGodforourgoodluck。
　　Somehints，’tistrue，ofpoliticsThedoctorsgiveandstatesman’sart：
　　Pierreonlybangshisdrumandsticks，Andunderstandsthebloodypart。
　　Hecaresnotwhatthecausemaybe，Heisnotniceforwrongandright;
　　Butshowhimwhere’stheenemy，Heonlyaskstodrumandfight。
　　Theybidhimfight，——perhapshewins。
　　Andwhenhetellsthestoryo’er，Thehonestsavagebragsandgrins，Andonlylongstofightoncemore。
　　Butluckmaychange，andvalorfail，Ourdrummer，Peter，meetreverse，Andwithamoralpointshistale——
　　Theendofallsuchtales——acurse。
　　Lastyear，mylove，itwasmyhapBehindagrenadiertobe，And，butheworeahairycap，Notallerman，methinks，thanme。
　　PrinceAlbertandtheQueen，Godwot，（Beblessingsonthegloriouspair！）
　　Beforeuspassed，Isawthemnot，Ionlysawacapofhair。
　　YourorthodoxhistorianputsInforemostrankthesoldierthus，Thered-coatbullyinhisboots，Thathidesthemarchofmenfromus。
　　Heputshimthereinforemostrank，Youwonderathiscapofhair：
　　Youhearhissabre’scursedclank，Hisspursarejinglingeverywhere。
　　Goto！Ihatehimandhistrade：
　　Whobadeussotocringeandbend，AndallGod’speacefulpeoplemadeTosuchashimsubservient？
　　TellmewhatfindwetoadmireInepauletsandscarletcoats。
　　Inmen，becausetheyloadandfire，Andknowtheartofcuttingthroats？……
　　Ah，gentle，tenderladymine！
　　Thewinterwindblowscoldandshrill，Come，fillmeonemoreglassofwine，Andgivethesillyfoolstheirwill。
　　Andwhatcareweforwarandwrack，Howkingsandheroesriseandfall;
　　Lookyonder，*inhiscoffinblack，Thereliesthegreatestofthemall！
　　Topluckhimdown，andkeephimup，Diedmanymillionhumansouls;
　　’Tistwelveo’clock，andtimetosup，BidMaryheapthefirewithcoals。
　　Hecapturedmanythousandguns;
　　Hewrote"TheGreat"beforehisname;
　　Anddying，onlylefthissonsTherecollectionofhisshame。
　　Thoughmorethanhalftheworldwashis，Hediedwithoutaroodhisown;
　　AndborrowedfromhisenemiesSixfootofgroundtolieupon。
　　Hefoughtathousandgloriouswars，Andmorethanhalftheworldwashis，Andsomewherenow，inyonderstars，Cantell，mayhap，whatgreatnessis。
　　1841。
　　*ThisballadwaswrittenatParisatthetimeoftheSecondFuneralofNapoleon。
　　ABD-EL-KADERATTOULON。
　　OR，THECAGEDHAWK。
　　Nomore，thoulitheandlong-wingedhawk，ofdesert-lifeforthee;
　　Nomoreacrossthesultrysandsshaltthougoswoopingfree：
　　Bluntidletalons，idlebeak，withspurningofthychain，Shatteragainstthycagethewingthoune’ermay’stspreadagain。
　　Long，sittingbytheirwatchfires，shalltheKabylestellthetaleOfthydashfromBenHalifaonthefatMetidjavale;
　　Howthouswept’stthedesertover，bearingdownthewildElRiff，FromeasternBeniSalahtowesternOuadShelif;
　　Howthywhiteburnouswelitstreaming，likethestorm-racko’erthesea，WhenthourodestinthevanwardoftheMoorishchivalry;
　　Howthyrazziawasawhirlwind，thyonsetasimoom，Howthysword-sweepwasthelightning，dealingdeathfromoutthegloom！
　　Norlessquicktoslayinbattlethaninpeacetospareandsave，Ofbravemenwisestcouncillor，ofwisecouncillorsmostbrave;
　　Howtheeyethatflasheddestructioncouldbeamgentlenessandlove，Howlionintheematedlamb，howeaglemateddove！
　　Availednotorsteelorshot’gainstthatcharmedlifesecure，TillcunningFrance，inlastresource，tossedupthegoldenlure;
　　Andthecarrionbuzzardsroundhimstooped，faithless，tothecast，Andthewildhawkofthedesertiscaughtandcagedatlast。
　　Weep，maidensofZerifah，abovetheladenloom！
　　Scar，chieftainsofAlElmah，yourcheeksingriefandgloom！
　　SonsoftheBeniSnazam，throwdowntheuselesslance，AndstoopyournecksandbareyourbackstoyokeandscourgeofFrance！
　　Twasnotinfighttheyborehimdown;henevercriedaman;
　　HeneversankhisswordbeforethePRINCEOFFRANGHISTAN;
　　Butwithtraitorsallaroundhim，hisstaruponthewane，HeheardthevoiceofALLAH，andhewouldnotstriveinvain。
　　Theygavehimwhatheaskedthem;fromkingtokinghespake，Asonethatplightedwordandsealnotknowethhowtobreak;
　　"Letmepassfromoutmydeserts，be’tmineownchoicewheretogo，Ibrooknofetteredlifetolive，acaptiveandashow。"
　　Andtheypromised，andhetrustedthem，andproudandcalmhecame，Uponhisblackmareriding，girtwithhisswordoffame。
　　Goodsteed，goodsword，herenderedbothuntotheFrankishthrong;
　　Heknewthemfalseandfickle——butaPrince’swordisstrong。
　　Howhavetheykepttheirpromise？Turnedtheythevessel’sprowUntoAcre，Alexandria，astheyhavesworne’ennow？
　　Notso：fromOrannorthwardsthewhitesailsgleamandglance，AndthewildhawkofthedesertisborneawaytoFrance！
　　WhereToulon’swhite-walledlazaretlookssouthwardo’erthewave，SitshethattrustedinthewordasonofLouisgave。
　　Onoblefaithofnobleheart！Andwasthewarningvain，ThetextwritbytheBOURBONintheblurredblackbookofSpain？
　　Theyhaveneedoftheetogazeon，theyhaveneedoftheetograceThetriumphofthePrince，togildthepinchbeckoftheirrace。
　　Wordsarebutwind，conditionsmustbeconstruedbyGUIZOT;
　　Dashoutthyheart，thoudeserthawk，erethouartmadeashow！
　　THEKINGOFBRENTFORD’STESTAMENT。
　　ThenobleKingofBrentfordWasoldandverysick，Hesummon’dhisphysiciansTowaituponhimquick;
　　Theystepp’dintotheircoachesAndbroughttheirbestphysick。
　　Theycramm’dtheirgraciousmasterWithpotionandwithpill;
　　Theydrench’dhimandtheybledhim;
　　Theycouldnotcurehisill。
　　"Gofetch，"sayshe，"mylawyer，I’dbettermakemywill。"
　　Themonarch’sroyalmandateThelawyerdidobey;
　　Thethoughtofsix-and-eightpenceDidmakehisheartfullgay。
　　"Whatis’t，"sayshe，"yourMajestyWouldwishofmeto-day？"
　　"Thedoctorshavebelabor’dmeWithpotionandwithpill：
　　Myhoursoflifearecounted，Omanoftapeandquill！
　　Sitdownandmendapenortwo，Iwanttomakemywill。
　　"O’erallthelandofBrentfordI’mlord，andekeofKew：
　　I’vethree-per-centsandfive-per-cents;
　　Mydebtsarebutafew;
　　AndtoinheritaftermeIhavebutchildrentwo。
　　PrinceThomasismyeldestson，AsoberPrinceishe，Andfromthedaywebreech’dhimTillnow，he’stwenty-three，HenevercauseddisquietTohispoorMammaorme。
　　"Atschooltheyneverflogg’dhim，Atcollege，thoughnotfast，Yethislittle-goandgreat-goHecreditablypass’d，Andmadehisyear’sallowanceForeighteenmonthstolast。
　　"Heneverowedashilling。
　　Wentneverdrunktobed，HehasnottwoideasWithinhishonesthead——
　　InallrespectshediffersFrommysecondson，PrinceNed。
　　"WhenTomhashalfhisincomeLaidbyattheyear’send，PoorNedhasne’erastiverThatrightlyhemayspend，Butspongesonatradesman，Orborrowsfromafriend。
　　"WhileTomhislegalstudiesMostsoberlypursues，PoorNedmostpasshismorningsA-dawdlingwiththeMuse：
　　WhileTomfrequentshisbanker，YoungNedfrequentstheJews。
　　"Neddrivesaboutinbuggies，Tomsometimestakesa’bus;
　　Ah，cruelfate，whymadeyouMychildrendifferthus？
　　WhymakeofTomaDULLARD，AndNedaGENIUS？"
　　"You’llcuthimwithashilling，"
　　Exclaimedthemanofwits：
　　"I’llleavemywealth，"saidBrentford，"SirLawyer，asbefits;
　　AndportionboththeirfortunesUntotheirseveralwits。"
　　"YourGraceknowsbest，"thelawyersaid"OnyourcommandsIwait。"
　　"Besilent，Sir，"saysBrentford，"Aplagueuponyourprate！
　　Cometakeyourpenandpaper，AndwriteasIdictate。"
　　ThewillasBrentfordspokeitWaswritandsignedandclosed;
　　Hebadethelawyerleavehim，Andturn’dhimroundanddozed;
　　AndnextweekinthechurchyardThegoodoldKingreposed。
　　Tom，dressedincrapeandhatband，Ofmournerswasthechief;
　　Inbitterself-upbraidingsPoorEdwardshowedhisgrief：
　　TomhidhisfatwhitecountenanceInhispocket-handkerchief。
　　Ned’seyeswerefullofweeping，Hefalter’dinhiswalk;
　　Tomnevershedatear，Butonwardshedidstalk，Aspompous，black，andsolemn，Asanycatafalque。
　　AndwhenthebonesofBrentford——
　　Thatgentlekingandjust——
　　WithbellandbookandcandleWeredulylaidindust，"Now，gentleman，"saysThomas，"Letbusinessbediscussed。
　　"WhenlateoursirebelovedWastakendeadlyill，SirLawyer，youattendedhim（Imeantotaxyourbill）;
　　And，asyousignedandwroteit，Ipritheereadthewill。"
　　Thelawyerwipedhisspectacles，Anddrewtheparchmentout;
　　AndalltheBrentfordfamilySateagerroundabout：
　　PoorNedwassomewhatanxious，ButTomhadne’eradoubt。
　　"Myson，asImakereadyToseekmylastlonghome，SomecaresIhadforNeddy，Butnoneforthee，myTom：
　　SobrietyandorderYoune’erdepartedfrom。
　　"Nedhathabrilliantgenius，Andthouaploddingbrain;
　　OntheeIthinkwithpleasure，Onhimwithdoubtandpain。"
　　（"Yousee，goodNed，"saysThomas，"Whathethoughtaboutustwain。"
　　"Thoughsmallwasyourallowance，Yousavedalittlestore;
　　AndthosewhosavealittleShallgetaplentymore。"
　　Asthelawyerreadthiscompliment，Tom’seyeswererunningo’er。
　　"Thetortoiseandthehare，Tom，Setout，ateachhispace;
　　Thehareitwasthefleeter，Thetortoisewontherace;
　　Andsincetheworld’sbeginningThiseverwasthecase。
　　"Ned’sgenius，blitheandsinging，Stepsgaylyo’ertheground;
　　AssteadilyyoutrudgeitHeclearsitwithabound;
　　Butdulnesshasstoutlegs，Tom，Andwindthat’swondroussound。
　　"O’erfruitsandflowersalike，Tom，Youpasswithploddingfeet;
　　Youheednotonenort’otherButonwardsgoyourbeat，WhilegeniusstopstoloiterWithallthathemaymeet;
　　"Andeverashewanders，WillhaveapretextfineForsleepinginthemorning，Orloiteringtodine，Ordozingintheshade，Orbaskingintheshine。
　　"Yourlittlesteadyeyes，Tom，ThoughnotsobrightasthoseThatrestlessroundabouthimHisflashinggeniusthrows，AreexcellentlysuitedTolookbeforeyournose。
　　"Thankheaven，then，fortheblinkersItplacedbeforeyoureyes;
　　Thestupidestareweakest，Thewittyarenotwise;
　　Oh，blessyourgoodstupidity，Itisyourdearestprize！
　　"Andthoughmylandsarewide，Andplentyismygold，StillbettergiftsfromNature，MyThomas，doyouhold——
　　Abrainthat’sthickandheavy，Aheartthat’sdullandcold。
　　"Toodulltofeeldepression，Toohardtoheeddistress，ToocoldtoyieldtopassionOrsillytenderness。
　　Marchon——yourroadisopenTowealth，Tom，andsuccess。
　　"Nedsinnethinextravagance，Andyouingreedylust。"
　　（"I’faith，"saysNed，"ourfatherIslesspolitethanjust。"）
　　"Inyou，sonTom，I’veconfidence，ButNedIcannottrust。
　　"Whereforemyleaseandcopyholds，Mylandsandtenements，Myparks，myfarms，andorchards，Myhousesandmyrents，MyDutchstockandmySpanishstock，Myfiveandthreepercents，"Ileavetoyou，myThomas"——
　　（"What，all？"poorEdwardsaid。
　　"Well，well，Ishouldhavespentthem，AndTom’saprudenthead"）——
　　"Ileavetoyou，myThomas，——
　　ToyouinTRUSTforNed。"
　　ThewrathandconsternationWhatpoete’ercouldtraceThatatthisfatalpassageCameo’erPrinceTomhisface;
　　Thewonderofthecompany，AndhonestNed’samaze！
　　"’Tissurelysomemistake，"
　　Good-naturedlycriesNed;
　　Thelawyeransweredgravely，"’TisevenasIsaid;
　　’TwasthushisgraciousMajestyOrdain’donhisdeath-bed。
　　"See，herethewilliswitness’d，Andhere’shisautograph。"
　　"Intruth，ourfather’swriting，"
　　SaysEdward，withalaugh;
　　"Butthoushaltnotbealoser，Tom，We’llshareithalfandhalf。"
　　"Alas！mykindyounggentleman，Thissharingcannotbe;
　　’TiswritteninthetestamentThatBrentfordspoketome，’IdoforbidPrinceNedtogivePrinceTomahalfpenny。
　　"’Hehathastoreofmoney，Butne’erwasknowntolendit;
　　Heneverhelp’dhisbrother;
　　Thepoorhene’erbefriended;
　　HehathnoneedofpropertyWhoknowsnothowtospendit。
　　"’PoorEdwardknowsbuthowtospend，AndthriftyTomtohoard;
　　LetThomasbethestewardthen，AndEdwardbethelord;
　　AndasthehonestlaborerIsworthyhisreward，"’IprayPrinceNed，mysecondson，Andmysuccessordear，TopaytohisintendantFivehundredpoundsayear;
　　Andtothinkofhisoldfather，Andliveandmakegoodcheer。’"
　　SuchwasoldBrentford’shonesttestament，Hediddevisehismoneysforthebest，AndliesinBrentfordchurchinpeacefulrest。
　　PrinceEdwardlived，andmoneymadeandspent;
　　Buthisgoodsirewaswrong，itisconfess’dTosayhisson，youngThomas，neverlent。
　　Hedid。YoungThomaslentatinterest，Andnoblytookhistwenty-fivepercent。
　　LongtimethefamousreignofNedenduredO’erChiswick，Fulham，Brentford，Putney，Kew，Butofextravagancehene’erwascured。
　　Andwhenbothdied，asmortalmenwilldo，’TwascommonlyreportedthatthestewardWasverymuchthericherofthetwo。
　　THEWHITESQUALL。
　　Ondeck，beneaththeawning，Idozinglayandyawning;
　　Itwasthegrayofdawning，Ereyetthesunarose;
　　Andabovethefunnel’sroaring，Andthefitfulwind’sdeploring，IheardthecabinsnoringWithuniversalnose。
　　Icouldhearthepassengerssnorting——
　　Ienviedtheirdisporting——
　　VainlyIwascourtingThepleasureofadoze！
　　SoIlay，andwonderedwhylightCamenot，andwatchedthetwilight，Andtheglimmeroftheskylight，Thatshotacrossthedeck;
　　Andthebinnaclepaleandsteady，Andthedullglimpseofthedead-eye，AndthesparksinfieryeddyThatwhirledfromthechimneyneck。
　　InourjovialfloatingprisonTherewassleepfromforetomizzen，AndneverastarhadrisenThehazyskytospeck。
　　Strangecompanyweharbored，We’dahundredJewstolarboard，Unwashed，uncombed，unbarbered——
　　Jewsblack，andbrown，andgray;
　　Withterroritwouldseizeye，Andmakeyoursoulsuneasy，ToseethoseRabbisgreasy，Whodidnaughtbutscratchandpray：
　　Theirdirtychildrenpuking——
　　Theirdirtysaucepanscooking——
　　TheirdirtyfingershookingTheirswarmingfleasaway。
　　Tostarboard，TurksandGreekswere——
　　Whiskeredandbrowntheircheekswere——
　　Enormouswidetheirbreekswere，Theirpipesdidpuffalway;
　　EachonhismatallottedInsilencesmokedandsquatted，WhilstroundtheirchildrentrottedInpretty，pleasantplay。
　　Hecan’tbutsmilewhotracesThesmilesonthosebrownfaces，Andthepretty，prattlinggracesOfthosesmallheathensgay。
　　Andsothehourskepttolling，AndthroughtheoceanrollingWentthebrave"Iberia"bowlingBeforethebreakofday——
　　WhenASQUALL，uponasudden，Cameo’erthewatersscudding;
　　Andthecloudsbegantogather，Andtheseawaslashedtolather，Andtheloweringthundergrumbled，Andthelightningjumpedandtumbled，Andtheship，andalltheocean，Wokeupinwildcommotion。
　　Thenthewindsetupahowling，Andthepoodledogayowling，Andthecocksbeganacrowing，Andtheoldcowraisedalowing，Assheheardthetempestblowing;
　　Andfowlsandgeesedidcackle，AndthecordageandthetackleBegantoshriekandcrackle;
　　Andthespraydashedo’erthefunnels，Anddownthedeckinrunnels;
　　Andtherushingwatersoaksall，Fromtheseameninthefo’ksalTothestokerswhoseblackfacesPeeroutoftheirbed-places;
　　Andthecaptainhewasbawling，Andthesailorspulling，hauling，Andthequarter-decktarpaulingWasshiveredinthesqualling;
　　Andthepassengersawaken，Mostpitifullyshaken;
　　Andthestewardjumpsup，andhastensForthenecessarybasins。
　　ThentheGreekstheygroanedandquivered，Andtheyknelt，andmoaned，andshivered，Astheplungingwatersmetthem，Andsplashedandoversetthem;
　　AndtheycallintheiremergenceUponcountlesssaintsandvirgins;
　　Andtheirmarrowbonesarebended，Andtheythinktheworldisended。
　　AndtheTurkishwomenfor’ardWerefrightenedandbehorror’d;
　　Andshriekingandbewildering，Themothersclutchedtheirchildren;
　　Themensung"Allah！Illah！
　　MashallahBismillah！"
　　AsthewarringwatersdousedthemAndsplashedthemandsousedthem，AndtheycalledupontheProphet，Andthoughtbutlittleofit。
　　ThenallthefleasinJewryJumpedupandbitlikefury;
　　AndtheprogenyofJacobDidonthemain-deckwakeup（IwotthosegreasyRabbinsWouldneverpayforcabins）;
　　AndeachmanmoanedandjabberedinHisfilthyJewishgaberdine，Inwoeandlamentation，Andhowlingconsternation。
　　AndthesplashingwaterdrenchesTheirdirtybratsandwenches;
　　AndtheycrawlfrombalesandbenchesInahundredthousandstenches。
　　ThiswastheWhiteSquallfamous，Whichlatterlyo’ercameus，AndwhichallwillwellrememberOnthe28thSeptember;
　　WhenaPrussiancaptainofLancers（Thosetight-laced，whiskeredprancers）
　　Cameonthedeckastonished，Bythatwildsqualladmonished，Andwonderingcried，"Potztausend，WieistderSturmjetztbrausend？"
　　AndlookedatCaptainLewis，WhocalmlystoodandblewhisCigarinallthehustle，Andscornedthetempest’stussle，Andoftwe’vethoughtthereafterHowhebeatthestormtolaughter;
　　ForwellheknewhisvesselWiththatvainwindcouldwrestle;
　　Andwhenawreckwethoughther，Anddoomedourselvestoslaughter，Howgaylyhefoughther，Andthroughthehubbubbroughther，Andasthetempestcaughther，Cried，"GEORGE！SOMEBRANDY-AND-WATER！"
　　Andwhen，itsforceexpended，Theharmlessstormwasended，AndasthesunrisesplendidCameblushingo’erthesea;
　　Ithought，asdaywasbreaking，Mylittlegirlswerewaking，Andsmiling，andmakingAprayerathomeforme。
　　1844。
　　PEGOFLIMAVADDY。
　　RidingfromColeraine（FamedforlovelyKitty），CameaCockneyboundUntoDerrycity;
　　Wearywashissoul，Shiveringandsad，heBumpedalongtheroadLeadstoLimavaddy。
　　Mountainsstretch’daround，Gloomywastheirtinting，Andthehorse’shoofsMadeadismalclinting;
　　WindupontheheathHowlingwasandpiping，Ontheheathandbog，Blackwithmanyasnipein。
　　Midthebogsofblack，Silverpoolswereflashing，CrowsupontheirsidesPickingwereandsplashing。
　　CockneyonthecarCloserfoldshisplaidy，GrumblingattheroadLeadstoLimavaddy。
　　ThroughthecrashingwoodsAutumnbrawldandbluster’d，TossingroundaboutLeavesthehueofmustardYonderlayLoughFoyle，Whichastormwaswhipping，CoveringwithmistLake，andshoresandshipping。
　　Upanddownthehill（Nothingcouldbebolder），HorsewentwitharawBleedingonhisshoulder。
　　"Wherearehorseschanged？"
　　SaidItotheladdyDrivingonthebox：
　　"Sir，atLimavaddy。"
　　Limavaddyinn’sButahumblebait-house，WhereyoumayprocureWhiskeyandpotatoes;
　　LandlordatthedoorGivesasmilingwelcome——
　　TotheshiveringwightsWhotohishotelcome。
　　LandladywithinSitsandknitsastocking，WithawaryfootBaby’scradlerocking。
　　TothechimneynookHaving，foundadmittance，ThereIwatchapupPlayingwithtwokittens;
　　（Playingroundthefire，Whichofblazingturfis，RoaringtothepotWhichbubbleswiththemurphies。
　　AndthecradledbabeFondthemothernursedit，SingingitasongAsshetwiststheworsted！
　　UpanddownthestairTwomoreyoungonespatter（TwinswereneverseenDirtiernorfatter）。
　　Bothhavemottledlegs，Bothhavesnubbynoses，Bothhave——HerethehostKindlyinterposes：
　　"SureyoumustbefrozeWiththesleetandhail，sir：
　　Sowillyouhavesomepunch，Orwillyouhavesomeale，sir？"
　　PresentlyamaidEnterswiththeliquor（HalfapintofaleFrothinginabeaker）。
　　Gads！didn’tknowWhatmybeatingheartmeant：
　　Hebe’sselfIthoughtEnteredtheapartment。
　　Asshecameshesmiled，Andthesmilebewitching，Onmywordandhonor，Lightedallthekitchen！
　　WithacurtsyneatGreetingthenewcomer，Lovely，smilingPegOffersmetherummer;
　　ButmytremblinghandUpthebeakertilted，AndtheglassofaleEverydropIspiltit：
　　Spiltiteverydrop（Dames，whoreadmyvolumes，Pardonsuchaword）
　　Onmywhat-d’ye-call-’ems！
　　WitnessingthesightOfthatdiredisaster，OutbegantolaughMissis，maid，andmaster;
　　Suchamerrypeal’SpeciallyMissPeg’swas，（AstheglassofaleTricklingdownmylegswas，）
　　ThatthejoyfulsoundOfthatminglinglaughterEchoedinmyearsManyalongdayafter。
　　Suchasilverpeal！
　　Inthemeadowslistening，Youwho’veheardthebellsRingingtoachristening;
　　YouwhoeverheardCaradoripretty，Smilinglikeanangel，Singing"Giovinetti;"
　　FancyPeggy’slaugh，Sweet，andclear，andcheerful，AtmypantaloonsWithhalfapintofbeerfull！
　　Whenthelaughwasdone，Peg，theprettyhussy，MovedabouttheroomWonderfullybusy;
　　NowshelookstoseeIfthekettlekeephot;
　　Nowsherubsthespoons，Nowshecleanstheteapot;
　　NowshesetsthecupsTrimlyandsecure：
　　Nowshescoursapot，AndsoitwasIdrewher。
　　ThusitwasIdrewherScouringofakettle，（Faith！herblushingcheeksRedden’donthemetal！）
　　Ah！but’tisinvainThatItrytosketchit;
　　Thepotperhapsislike，ButPeggy’sfaceiswretched。
　　NothebestofleadAndofindian-rubberNevercoulddepictThatsweetkettle-scrubber！
　　SeeherasshemovesScarcethegroundshetouches，Airyasafay，Gracefulasaduchess;
　　Bareherroundedarm，Bareherlittlelegis，Vestrisnevershow’dAnklesliketoPeggy’s。
　　Braidedisherhair，Softherlookandmodest，SlimherlittlewaistComfortablybodiced。
　　ThisIdodeclare，HappyistheladdyWhotheheartcanshareOfPegofLimavaddy。
　　MarriedifshewereBlestwouldbethedaddyOfthechildrenfairOfPegofLimavaddy。
　　BeautyisnotrareInthelandofPaddy，FairbeyondcompareIsPegofLimavaddy。
　　CitizenorSquire，Tory，Whig，orRadi-
　　calwouldalldesirePegofLimavaddy。
　　HadIHomer’sfire，OrthatofSerjeantTaddy，MeetlyI’dadmirePegofLimavaddy。
　　AndtillIexpire，OrtillIgrowmadI
　　WillsinguntomylyrePegofLimavaddy！
　　MAY-DAYODE。
　　ButyesterdayanakedsodThedandiessneeredfromRottenRow，Andcanteredo’erittoandfro：
　　Andsee’tisdone！
　　Asthough’twerebyawizard’srodAblazingarchoflucidglassLeapslikeafountainfromthegrassTomeetthesun！
　　Aquietgreenbutfewdayssince，Withcattlebrowsingintheshade：
　　AndherearelinesofbrightarcadeInorderraised！
　　ApalaceasforfairyPrince，Ararepavilion，suchasmanSawneversincemankindbegan，Andbuiltandglazed！
　　Apeacefulplaceitwasbutnow，Andlo！withinitsshiningstreetsAmultitudeofnationsmeets;
　　AcountlessthrongIseebeneaththecrystalbow，AndGaulandGerman，RussandTurk，EachwithhisnativehandiworkAndbusytongue。
　　IfeltathrillofloveandaweTomarkthedifferentgarbofeach，Thechangingtongue，thevariousspeechTogetherblent：
　　Athrill，methinks，likeHiswhosaw"AllpeopledwellinguponearthPraisingourGodwithsolemnmirthAndoneconsent。"
　　HighSovereign，inyourRoyalstate，Captains，andchiefs，andcouncillors，BeforetheloftypalacedoorsAreopenset，——
　　Hushereyoupasstheshininggate：
　　Hush！eretheheavingcurtaindraws，AndlettheRoyalpageantpauseAmomentyet。
　　Peopleandprinceasilencekeep！
　　Bowcoronetandkinglycrown。
　　Helmetandplume，bowlowlydown，Thewhilethepriest，Beforethesplendidportalstep，（Whilestillthewondrousbanquetstays，）
　　FromHeavensupremeablessingpraysUponthefeast。
　　Thenonwardsletthetriumphmarch;
　　Thenlettheloudartilleryroll，Andtrumpetsring，andjoy-bellstoll，Andpassthegate。
　　Passunderneaththeshiningarch，’Neathwhichtheleafyelmsaregreen;
　　Ascenduntoyourthrone，OQueen！
　　Andtakeyourstate。
　　BeholdherinherRoyalplace;
　　Agentlelady;andthehandThatswaysthesceptreofthisland，Howfrailandweak！
　　Softisthevoice，andfairtheface：
　　Shebreathesamentoprayerandhymn;
　　Nowonderthathereyesaredim，Andpalehercheek。
　　Thismomentroundherempire’sshoresThewindsofAustralwintersweep，AndthousandslieinmidnightsleepAtrestto-day。
　　Oh！awfulisthatcrownofyours，QueenofinnumerablerealmsSittingbeneaththebuddingelmsOfEnglishMay！
　　Awondrousscepter’tistobear：
　　StrangemysteryofGodwhichsetUponherbrowyoncoronet，——
　　TheforemostcrownOfalltheworld，ononesofair！
　　Thatchosehertoitfromherbirth，AndbadethesonsofalltheearthToherbowdown。
　　TherepresentativesofmanHerefromthefarAntipodes，AndfromthesubjectIndianseas，InCongressmeet;
　　FromAfricandfromHindustan，FromWesterncontinentandisle，TheenvoysofherempirepileGiftsatherfeet;
　　OurbrethrencrosstheAtlantictides，LoadingthegallantdeckswhichonceRoaredadefiancetoourguns，Withpeacefulstore;
　　Symbolofpeace，theirvesselrides！*
　　O’erEnglishwavesfloatStarandStripe，AndfirmtheirfriendlyanchorsgripeThefathershore！
　　FromRhineandDanube，RhoneandSeine，Asriversfromtheirsourcesgush，Theswellingfloodsofnationsrush，Andseawardpour：
　　Fromcoasttocoastinfriendlychain，Withcountlessshipswebridgethestraits，AndangryoceanseparatesEuropenomore。
　　FromMississippiandfromNile——
　　FromBaltic，Ganges，Bosphorous，InEngland’sarkassembledthusArefriendandguest。
　　Lookdownthemightysunlitaisle，Andseethesumptuousbanquetset，Thebrotherhoodofnationsmet。
　　Aroundthefeast！
　　Alongthedazzlingcolonnade，Farasthestrainingeyecangaze，Gleamcrossandfountain，bellandvase，Invistasbright;
　　Andstatuesfairofnymphandmaid，AndsteedsandpardsandAmazons，Writhingandgrapplinginthebronze，Inendlessfight。
　　Todeckthegloriousroofanddome，TomaketheQueenacanopy，ThepeacefulhostsofindustryTheirstandardsbear。
　　YonaretheworksofBrahminloom;
　　OnsuchawebofPersianthreadThedesertArabbowshisheadAndcrieshisprayer。
　　Lookyonderwheretheenginestoil：
　　TheseEngland’sarmsofconquestare，Thetrophiesofherbloodlesswar：
　　Braveweaponsthese。
　　Victoriansoverwaveandsoil，Withtheseshesails，sheweaves，shetills，PiercestheeverlastinghillsAndspanstheseas。
　　Theengineroarsuponitsrace，Theshuttlewhirsthewoof，Thepeoplehumfromfloortoroof，WithBabeltongue。
　　Thefountaininthebasinplays，Thechantingorganechoesclear，Anawfulchorus’tistohear，Awondroussong！
　　Swell，organ，swellyourtrumpetblast，March，QueenandRoyalpageant，marchBysplendidaisleandspringingarchOfthisfairHall：
　　Andsee！abovethefabricvast，God’sboundlessHeavenisbendingblue，God’speacefulsunlight’sbeamingthrough，Andshineso’erall。
　　May，1851。
　　*TheU。S。frigate"St。Lawrence。"
　　THEBALLADOFBOUILLABAISSE。
　　AstreetthereisinParisfamous，Forwhichnorhymeourlanguageyields，RueNeuvedesPetitsChampsitsnameis——
　　TheNewStreetoftheLittleFields。
　　Andhere’saninn，notrichandsplendid，Butstillincomfortablecase;
　　ThewhichinyouthIoftattended，ToeatabowlofBouillabaisse。
　　ThisBouillabaisseanobledishis——
　　Asortofsouporbroth，orbrew，Orhotchpotchofallsortsoffishes，ThatGreenwichnevercouldoutdo;
　　Greenherbs，redpeppers，mussels，saffron，Soles，onions，garlic，roach，anddace：
　　AlltheseyoueatatTERRE’Stavern，InthatonedishofBouillabaisse。
　　Indeed，arichandsavorystew’tis;
　　Andtruephilosophers，methinks，Wholoveallsortsofnaturalbeauties，Shouldlovegoodvictualsandgooddrinks。
　　AndCordelierorBenedictineMightgladly，sure，hislotembrace，Norfindafast-daytooafflicting，WhichservedhimupaBouillabaisse。
　　Iwonderifthehousestillthereis？
　　Yes，herethelampis，asbefore;
　　Thesmilingred-checkedecaillereisStillopeningoystersatthedoor。
　　IsTERREstillaliveandable？
　　Irecollecthisdrollgrimace：
　　He’dcomeandsmilebeforeyourtable，AndhopeyoulikedyourBouillabaisse。
　　Weenter——nothing’schangedorolder。
　　"How’sMonsieurTERRE，waiter，pray？"
　　Thewaiterstaresandshrugshisshoulder——
　　"Monsieurisdeadthismanyaday。"
　　"Itisthelotofsaintandsinner，SohonestTERRE’Srunhisrace。"
　　"WhatwillMonsieurrequirefordinner？"
　　"Say，doyoustillcookBouillabaisse？"
　　"Oh，oui，Monsieur，"’sthewaiter’sanswer;
　　"QuelvinMonsieurdesire-t-il？"
　　"Tellmeagoodone。"——"ThatIcan，Sir：
　　TheChambertinwithyellowseal。"
　　"SoTERRE’Sgone，"Isay，andsinkinMyoldaccustom’dcorner-placeHe’sdonewithfeastingandwithdrinking，WithBurgundyandBouillabaisse。"
　　Myoldaccustom’dcornerhereis，Thetablestillisinthenook;
　　Ah！vanish’dmanyabusyyearisThiswell-knownchairsincelastItook。
　　WhenfirstIsawye，cariluoghi，I’dscarceabearduponmyface，Andnowagrizzled，grimoldfogy，IsitandwaitforBouillabaisse。
　　Whereareyou，oldcompanionstrustyOfearlydaysheremettodine？
　　Come，waiter！quick，aflagoncrusty——
　　I’llpledgetheminthegoodoldwine。
　　ThekindoldvoicesandoldfacesMymemorycanquickretrace;
　　Aroundtheboardtheytaketheirplaces，AndsharethewineandBouillabaisse。
　　There’sJACKhasmadeawondrousmarriage;
　　There’slaughingTOMislaughingyet;
　　There’sbraveAUGUSTUSdriveshiscarriage;
　　There’spooroldFREDintheGazette;
　　OnJAMES’Sheadthegrassisgrowing;
　　GoodLord！theworldhaswaggedapaceSinceherewesettheClaretflowing，Anddrank，andatetheBouillabaisse。
　　Ahme！howquickthedaysareflitting！
　　Imindmeofatimethat’sgone，WhenhereI’dsit，asnowI’msitting，Inthissameplace——butnotalone。
　　Afairyoungformwasnestlednearme，Adear，dearfacelookedfondlyup，Andsweetlyspokeandsmiledtocheerme——There’snoonenowtosharemycup……
　　IdrinkitastheFatesordainit。
　　Come，fillit，andhavedonewithrhymes：
　　Fillupthelonelyglass，anddrainitInmemoryofdearoldtimes。
　　Welcomethewine，whate’erthesealis;
　　AndsityoudownandsayyourgraceWiththankfulheart，whate’erthemealis。
　　——HerecomesthesmokingBouillabaisse！
　　THEMAHOGANYTREE。
　　Christmasishere：
　　Windswhistleshrill，Icyandchill，Littlecarewe：
　　LittlewefearWeatherwithout，ShelteredaboutTheMahoganyTree。
　　OnceontheboughsBirdsofrareplumeSang，initsbloom;
　　Night-birdsarewe：
　　Herewecarouse，Singinglikethem，PerchedroundthestemOfthejollyoldtree。
　　Hereletussport，Boys，aswesit;
　　LaughterandwitFlashingsofree。
　　Lifeisbutshort——
　　Whenwearegone，Letthemsingon，Roundtheoldtree。
　　Eveningsweknew，Happyasthis;
　　Faceswemiss，Pleasanttosee。
　　Kindheartsandtrue，Gentleandjust，Peacetoyourdust！
　　Wesingroundthetree。
　　Care，likeadun，Lurksatthegate：
　　Letthedogwait;
　　Happywe’llbe！
　　Drink，everyone;
　　Pileupthecoals，Filltheredbowls，Roundtheoldtree！
　　Drainwethecup。——
　　Friend，artafraid？
　　SpiritsarelaidIntheRedSea。
　　Mantleitup;
　　Emptyityet;
　　Letusforget，Roundtheoldtree。
　　Sorrows，begone！
　　Lifeanditsills，Dunsandtheirbills，Bidwetoflee。
　　Comewiththedawn，Blue-devilsprite，Leaveusto-night，Roundtheoldtree。
　　THEYANKEEVOLUNTEERS。
　　"AsurgeonoftheUnitedStates’armysaysthatoninquiringoftheCaptainofhiscompany，hefoundthatNINE-TENTHSofthemenhadenlistedonaccountofsomefemaledifficulty。"——MorningPaper。
　　YeYankeeVolunteers！
　　ItmakesmybosombleedWhenIyourstoryread，Thoughoft’tistoldone。
　　So——inbothhemispheresThewomenareuntrue，AndcruelintheNew，AsintheOldone！
　　What——inthiscompanyOfsixtysonsofMars，Whomarch’neathStripesandStars，Withfifeandhorn，Nine-tenthsofallweseeAlongthewarlikelineHadbutonecausetojoinThisHopeForlorn？
　　DesertersfromtherealmWheretyrantVenusreigns，Youslipp’dherwickedchains，Fledandout-ranher。
　　Andnow，withswordandhelm，TogetherbandedareBeneaththeStripeandStarEmbroider’dbanner！
　　AndisitsowithallThewarriorsrangedinline，Withlacebedizen’dfineAndswordsgold-hilted——
　　Yonlustycorporal，Yoncolor-manwhogripesTheflagofStarsandStripes——
　　Haseachbeenjilted？
　　Come，eachmanofthisline，Theprivatesstrongandtall，"Thepioneersandall，"
　　Thefifernimble——
　　LieutenantandEnsign，Captainwithepaulets，AndBlackythere，whobeatsTheclangingcymbal——
　　Ocymbal-beatingblack，Tellus，asthoucanstfeel，WasitsomeLucyNealWhocausedthyruin？
　　OnimblefifingJack，AnddrummermakingdinSodeftlyontheskin，Withthyrat-tattooing——
　　Confess，yevolunteers，LieutenantandEnsign，AndCaptainoftheline，AsboldasRoman——
　　Confess，yegrenadiers，Howeverstrongandtall，TheConquerorofyouallIsWoman，Woman！
　　NocorseletissoproofButthroughitfromherbowTheshaftsthatshecanthrowWillpierceandrankle。
　　Nochampione’ersotough，But’sinthestrugglethrown，Andtripp’dandtroddendownByherslimankle。
　　Thusalwaysitwasruled：
　　Andwhenawomansmiled，Thestrongmanwasachild，Thesageanoodle。
　　Alcideswasbefool’d，AndsillySamsonshorn，Long，longereyouwerehorn，PoorYankeeDoodle！
　　THEPENANDTHEALBUM。
　　"IamMissCatherine’sbook，"thealbumspeaks;
　　"I’velainamongyourtomesthesemanyweeks;
　　I’mtiredoftheiroldcoatsandyellowcheeks。
　　"Quick，Pen！andwritealinewithagoodgrace：
　　Come！drawmeoffafunnylittleface;
　　And，prithee，sendmebacktoCheshamPlace。"
　　PEN。
　　"Iammymaster’sfaithfuloldGoldPen;
　　I’veservedhimthreelongyears，anddrawnsincethenThousandsoffunnywomenanddrollmen。
　　"OAlbum！couldItellyouallhiswaysAndthoughts，sinceIamhis，thesethousanddays，Lord，howyourprettypagesI’damaze！"
　　ALBUM。
　　"Hisways？histhoughts？Justwhispermeafew;
　　Tellmeacuriousanecdoteortwo，Andwrite’emquicklyoff，goodMordan，do！"
　　PEN。
　　"SincehemyfaithfulservicedidengageTofollowhimthroughhisqueerpilgrimage，I’vedrawnandwrittenmanyalineandpage。
　　"CaricaturesIscribbledhave，andrhymes，Anddinner-cards，andpicturepantomimes;
　　Andmerrylittlechildren’sbooksattimes。
　　"I’vewritthefoolishfancyofhisbrain;
　　Theaimlessjestthat，striking，hathcausedpain;
　　Theidlewordthathe’dwishbackagain……
　　"I’vehelp’dhimtopenmanyalineforbread;
　　Tojokewithsorrowachinginhishead;
　　Andmakeyourlaughterwhenhisownheartbled。
　　"I’vespokewithmenofalldegreeandsort——
　　Peersoftheland，andladiesoftheCourt;
　　Oh，butI’vechronicledadealofsport！
　　"Feaststhatwereateathousanddaysago，Biddingstowinethatlonghathceasedtoflow，Gaymeetingswithgoodfellowslonglaidlow;
　　"Summonstobridal，banquet，burial，ball，Tradesman’spoliteremindersofhissmallAccountdueChristmaslast——I’veansweredall。
　　"PoorDiddler’stenthpetitionforahalf-
　　Guinea;MissBunyan’sforanautograph;
　　SoIrefuse，accept，lament，orlaugh，"Condole，congratulate，invite，praise，scoff。