V。POLYHYMNIA。
　　THECOSMOPOLITE。
　　BUTtheThree，asbefore，werestillsittingandtalkingtogether，Withthelandlord，theworthydivine，andalsothedruggist，Andtheconversationstillconcern’dthesamesubject，Whichineveryformtheyhadlongbeendiscussingtogether。
　　Fullofnoblethoughts，theexcellentpastorcontinuedIcan’tcontradictyou。Iknow’tisthedutyofmortalsEvertostriveforimprovement。and，aswemaysee，theystrivealsoEverforthatwhichishigher，atleastwhatisnewtheyseekafter，Butdon’thurrytoofast！Forcombinedwiththesefeelings，kindNatureAlsohasgivenuspleasureindwellingonthatwhichisancient，Andinclingingtothattowhichwehavelongbeenaccustom’d。
　　Eachsituationisgoodthat’saccordanttonatureandreason。
　　Manythingsmandesires，andyethehasneedofbutlittle。
　　Forbutshortarethedays，andconfinedisthelotofamortal。
　　Icanneverblamethemanwho，activeandrestless，Hurriesalong，andexploreseachcornerofearthandtheoceanBoldlyandcarefully，whileherejoicesatseeingtheprofitsWhichroundhimandhisfamilygatherthemselvesinabundance。
　　ButIalsodulyesteemthepeaceableburgher，Whowithsilentstepshispaternalinheritancepaces，Andwatchesovertheearth，theseasonscarefullynoting。
　　’Tisnoteveryyearthathefindshispropertyalter’d。
　　Newly-plantedtreescannotstretchouttheirarmstow’rdstheheavensAllinamoment，adorn’dwithbeautifulbudsinabundance。
　　No，amanhasneedofpatience，healsohasneedofPureunruffledtranquilthoughtsandanintellecthonest。
　　Fortothenourishingearthfewseedsatatimeheentrusteth，Fewarethecreatureshekeepsatatime，withaviewtotheirbreeding，ForwhatisUsefulaloneremainsthefirstthoughtofhislifetime。
　　HappythemantowhomNatureamindthusattunedmayhavegiven！
　　’Tisbyhimthatweallarefed。AndhappythetownsmanOfthesmalltownwhounitesthevocationsoftownandofcountry。
　　Heisexemptfromthepressurebywhichthepoorfarmerisworried，Isnotperplex’dbythecitizens’caresandsoaringambition，Who，withlimitedmeans，——especiallywomenandmaidens，——
　　Thinkofnothingbutapingthewaysofthegreatandthewealthy，Youshouldthereforeblessyourson’sdispositionsopeaceful，Andthelike-mindedwifewhomwesoonmayexpecthimtomarry。
　　Thushespoke。Atthatmomentthemotherandsonstoodbeforethem。
　　BythehandsheledhimandplacedhiminfrontofherhusbandFather，shesaid，howoftenhavewe，whentalkingtogether，Thoughtofthatjoyfuldayinthefuture，whenHermann，selectingAfterlongwaitinghisbrideatlengthwouldmakeusbothhappy！
　　Allkindsofprojectsweform’d。designingfirstone，thenanotherGirlashiswife，aswetalk’dinthemannerthatparentsdelightin。
　　Nowthedayhasarrived。andnowhashisbridebeenconductedHitherandshownhimbyHeaven。hisheartatlengthhasdecided。
　　Werewenotalwayssayingthatheshouldchooseforhimself，andWereyounotlatelywishingthathemightfeelforamaidenWarmandheart-feltemotions？Andnowhasarrivedtherightmoment！
　　Yes，hehasfeltandhaschosen，andlikeamanhasdecided。
　　Thatfairmaidenitis，theStrangerwhomheencounter’d。
　　Giveherhim。elsehe’llremain——hehasswornit——unmarriedforever。
　　Andthesonaddedhimself：——Myfather，Ogiveher！MyhearthasChosenpurelyandtruly：she’llmakeyouanexcellentdaughter。
　　Butthefatherwassilent。Thensuddenlyrosethegoodpastor，Andaddress’dhimasfollows：——Onesinglemoment’sdecisiveBothofthelifeofaman，andofthewholeofhisFuture。
　　Afterlengthen’dreflection，eachresolutionmadebyhimIsbuttheworkofamoment。theprudentaloneseizetherightone。
　　Nothingmoredangerousis，inmakingachoice，thanrevolvingFirstthispointandthenthat，andsoconfusingthefeelings。
　　PureisHermann’smind。fromhisyouthIhaveknownhim。henever，Eveninboyhood，waswonttoextendhishandhitherandthither。
　　Whathedesired，wassuitabletohim。heheldtoitfirmly。
　　Benotastonish’dandscared，becausethereappearsonasuddenWhatyousolonghavedesired。’TistruetheappearanceatpresentBearsnottheshapeofthewish，asyouinyourmindhadconceivedit。
　　Forourwishesconcealthethingthatwewishfor。ourgiftstooComefromaboveuponus，eachcladinitsownproperfigure。
　　DonotnowmistakethemaidenwhohassucceededFirstintouchingtheheartofyourgoodwiseson，whomyouloveso。
　　Happyishewhoisabletoclaspthehandofhisfirstlove，Andwhosedearestwishisnotdoom’dtopineinhisbosom！
　　Yes，Icanseebyhisface，alreadyhisfateisdecided。
　　Trueaffectionconvertstheyouthtoamaninamoment。
　　Helittlechangeableis。Ifearme，ifthisyoudenyhim，Allthefairestyearsofhislifewillbechangedintosorrow。
　　Theninprudentfashionthedruggist，wholonghadbeenwantingHisopiniontogive，rejoin’dinthefollowingmannerThisisJustacasewhenthemiddlecourseisthewisest！
　　’Hastenslowly，’youknow，wasthemottoofCaesarAugustus。
　　Iamalwaysreadytobeofusetomyneighbours，AndtoturntotheirprofitwhatlittlewitsIcanboastof。
　　Youthespeciallyneedstheguidanceofthosewhoareolder。
　　Letmethendepart。Ifainwouldproveher，thatmaiden，Andwillexaminethepeople’mongstwhomshelives，andwhoknowher。
　　Iamnotsoondeceived。Iknowhowtoratetheiropinions。
　　Thenforthwithrepliedtheson，witheagernessspeaking：——
　　Doso，neighbour，andgo，makeyourinquiries。However，Ishouldgreatlypreferthatourfriend，thepastor，wentwithyou。
　　Twosuchexcellentmenarewitnessesnonecanfindfaultwith。
　　O，myfather！themaidennovagabondis，Iassureyou，Nomereadventurer，wand’ringaboutalloverthecountry，Anddeceivingtheinexperiencedyouthswithhercunning。
　　No！theharshdestinylink’dwiththiswar，sodestructiveofallthings，Whichisdestroyingtheworld，andalreadyhaswhollyuprootedManyatime-honour’dfabric，hasdriventhepoorthingtoexile。
　　Arenotbravemenofnoblebirthnowwand’ringinmis’ry？
　　Princesarefleeingdisguised，andmonarchsinbanishmentliving。
　　Ah，andshealsoherself，thebestofhersisters，isdrivenOutofhernativeland。butherownmisfortunesforgetting，Otherssheseekstoconsole，and，thoughhelpless，isalsomosthelpful。
　　Greatarethewoesanddistresswhichovertheearth’sfacearebrooding，Butmayhappinessnotbeevokedfromoutofthissorrow？
　　MaynotI，inthearmsofmybride，thewifeIhavechosen，Evenrejoiceatthewar，asyouatthegreatconflagration？
　　Thenrepliedthefather，andopen’dhismouthwithimportance：——
　　Strangelyindeed，myson，hasyourtonguebeensuddenlyloosen’d，Whichforyearshasstuckinyourmouth，andmovedtherebutrarelyIto-daymustexperiencethatwhichthreatenseachfather：
　　Howtheardentwillofasonatoo-gentlemotherWillinglyfavours，whilsteachneighbourisreadytobackhim，Onlyprovideditbeatthecostofafatherorhusband！
　　Butwhatusewoulditbetoresistsomanytogether？
　　ForIseethatdefianceandtearswillotherwisegreetme。
　　Goandproveher，andinGod’snamethenhastentobringherHomeasmydaughter。ifnot，hemustthinknomoreofthemaiden。
　　Thusspakethefather。Thesonexclaim’dwithjubilantgestureEretheev’ningarrives，youshallhavethedearestofdaughters，Suchasthemandesireswhosebosomisgovern’dbyprudenceAndIventuretothinkthegoodcreatureisfortunatealso。
　　Yes，shewilleverbegratefulthatIherfatherandmotherHaverestoredherinyou，assensiblechildrenwouldwishit。
　　ButIwillloiternolonger。I’llstraightwayharnessthehorses，AndconductourfriendsonthetracesofherwhomIloveso，Leavethementothemselvesandtheirownintuitivewisdom，Andbeguidedalonebytheirdecision——Iswearit，——
　　Andnotseethemaidenagain，untilshemyownis。
　　Thenheleftthehouse。meanwhiletheotherswereeagerlySettlingmanyapoint，andtheweightymatterdebating。
　　Hermannspedtothestableforthwith，wherethespiritedstallionsTranquillystoodandwitheagernessswallow’dthepureoatsbeforethem，Andthewell-driedhay，whichwascutfromthebestoftheirmeadows。
　　Thenineagerhasteintheirmouthstheshiningbitsplacedhe，Quicklydrewtheharnessthroughthewell-platedbuckles，Andthenfastendthelongbroadreinsinproperposition，Ledthehorsesoutintheyard，wherealreadythecarriage，Easilymovedalongbyitspole，hadbeenpush’dbytheservant。
　　Thentheyrestrain’dtheimpetuousstrengthofthefast-movinghorses，Fasteningbothwithneat-lookingropestothebarofthecarriage。
　　Hermannseizedhiswhip，tookhisseat，anddrovetothegateway。
　　Whenintheroomycarriagehisfriendshadtakentheirplaces，Swiftlyhedroveaway，andleftthepavementbehindthem，Leftbehindthewallsofthetownandtheclean-lookingtowers，ThusspedHermannalong，tillhereach’dthefamiliarhighway，Notdelayingamoment，andgallopinguphillanddownhill。
　　Whenhoweveratlengththevillagesteepledescriedhe，Andnotfarawaylaythehousessurroundedbygardens，Hebegantothinkitwastimetoholdinthehorses。
　　Bythetime-honour’dgloomofnoblelime-treeso’ershadow’d，Whichformanyacenturypastonthespothadbeenrooted，Stoodthereagreenandspreadinggrass-plotinfrontofthevillage，Cover’dwithturf，forthepeasantsandneighbouringtownsmenaplayground。
　　Scoopedoutunderthetrees，tonogreatdepth，stoodafountain。
　　Ondescendingthesteps，somebenchesofstonemightbeseenthere，Rangedallaroundthespring，whichceaselesslywell’dforthitswaters，Cleanly，enclosedbyalowwallallround，andconvenienttodrawfrom。
　　HermannthendeterminedbeneaththeshadowhishorsesWiththecarriagetostop。Hedidso，andspokethenasfollowsNow，myfriends，getdown，andgobyyourselvestodiscoverWhetherthemaidenisworthytohavethehandwhichIoffer。
　　Iamconvincedthatsheis。andyou’llbringmenoneworstrangestory：
　　HadItomanagealone，Iwouldstraightwaygoofftothevillage，Andinfewwordsshouldmyfatebythecharmingcreaturebesettled。
　　Heryouwilleasilyrecognize’mongstalltherestofthepeople，Forherappearanceisaltogetherunlikethatofothers。
　　ButIwillnowdescribethemodestdresssheiswearing：——
　　Firstabodiceredherwell-arch’dbosomupraises，Prettilytied，whileblackarethestaysfittingcloselyaroundher。
　　Thentheseamsoftheruffshehascarefullyplaitedandfolded，Whichwithmodestgrace，herchinsoroundisencircling。
　　Freeandjoyouslyrisesherheadwithitselegantoval，Stronglyroundbodkinsofsilverherback-hairismanytimestwistedHerbluewell-plaitedgownbeginsfromunderherbodice。
　　Andasshewalksenvelopesherwell-turn’danklescompletely。
　　ButIhaveonethingtosay，andthismustexpresslyentreatyou：
　　Donotspeaktothemaiden，andletnotyourschemebediscover’d。
　　Butinquireofothers，andhearkentoallthattheytellyou，Whenyouhavelearntenoughtosatisfyfatherandmother，Thenreturntomestraight，andwe’llsettlefutureproceedings。
　　ThisistheplanwhichIhavematured，whiledrivingyouhither。
　　Thushespoke，andthefriendsforthwithwentontothevillage，Where，ingardensandbarnsandhouses，themultitudecrowded。
　　Allalongthebroadroadthenumberlesscartswerecollected，Menwerefeedingthelowingcattleandfeedingthehorses。
　　Womenoneveryhedgethelinenwerecarefullydrying，Whilstthechildreningleeweresplashingaboutinthestreamlet。
　　Forcingtheirwaythroughthewaggons，andpastthemenandthecattle，Walk’dtheambassadorspies，lookingwelltotherighthandandlefthand，Hopingsomewheretoseetheformofthewell-describedmaiden。
　　Butwherevertheylook’d，notraceofthegirltheydiscover’d。
　　Presentlydenserbecamethecrowd。Roundsomeofthewaggons。
　　Meninapassionwerequarrelling，womenalsowerescreaming。
　　Thenofasuddenapproach’danagedmanwithfirmfootstepMarchingstraightuptothefighters。andforthwithwashush’dthecontention，Whenhebadethembestill，andwithfatherlyearnestnessthreaten’d。
　　Arewenotyet，heexclaim’d，bymisfortunesoknittedtogether，AstohavelearntatlengththeartofreciprocalpatienceAndtoleration，thougheachcannotmeasuretheactionsofothers？
　　Prosperousmenindeedmayquarrel！WillsorrownotteachyouHownolongerasformerlyyoushouldquarrelwithbrethren？
　　Eachshouldgivewaytoeachother，whentreadingthesoilofthestranger，And，asyouhopeformercyyourselves，youshouldshareyourpossessions。
　　Thusthemanaddress’dthem，andallweresilent。InpeacefulHumourthereconciledmenlook’daftertheircattleandwaggons。
　　Whenthepastorheardthemandiscourseinthisfashion，Andtheforeignmagistrate’speacefulnaturediscovered，Heapproach’dhiminturn，andusedthissignificantlanguageTruly，Father，whennationsarelivingindaysofgoodfortune，Drawingtheirfoodfromtheearth，whichgladlyopensitstreasures，Anditswish’d-forgiftseachyearandeachmonthisrenewing，Thenallmattersgosmoothly。eachthinkshimselffarthewisest，Andthebest，andsotheyexistbythesideofeachother，Andthemostsensiblemannobetterthanothersisreckon’dFortheworldmoveson，asifbyitselfandinsilence。
　　Butwhendistressunsettlesourusualmannerofliving，Pullsdowneachtime-honour’dfabric，androotsuptheseedinourgardens，Drivesthemanandhiswifefarawayfromthehometheydelightin，Hurriesthemoffinconfusionthroughdaysandnightsfullofanguish，Ah！thenlookwearoundinsearchofthemanwhoiswisest，Andnolongerinvainheuttershiswordsfullofwisdom。
　　Tellmewhetheryoubethesefugitives’magistrate，Father，Overwhosemindsyouappeartopossesssuchaninfluencesoothing？
　　Aye，to-dayIcoulddeemyouoneoftheleadersofoldtime，Whothroughwastesandthroughdesertsconductedthewanderingpeople。
　　Icouldimagine’twasJoshuaIamaddressing，orMoses。
　　Thenwithsolemnlooksthemagistrateanswer’dasfollowsTrulythepresenttimesresemblethestrangestofoldtimes，Whicharepreservedinthepagesofhistory，sacredorcommon。
　　Heinthesedayswhohaslivedto-dayandyesterdayonly，Manyayearhaslived，eventssocrowdoneachother。
　　WhenIreflectbackalittle，agreyoldageIcouldfancyOnmyheadtobelying，andyetmystrengthisstillactive。
　　Yes，wepeopleintruthmaylikenourselvestothoseothersUntowhominafierybushappear’d，inasolemnMoment，theLordourGod。infireandcloudswebeholdhim。
　　Whenthepastorwouldfaincontinuetospeakonthissubject，Andwasanxioustolearnthefateofthemanandhisparty，Quicklyintohisearhiscompanionsecretlywhisper’dSpeakforatimewiththemagistrate，turningyourtalkonthemaiden，WhilstIwanderabout，endeav’ringtofindher。DirectlyIamsuccessful，I’lljoinyouagain。Thennoddedthepastor，Andthespywenttoseekher，inbarnsandthroughhedgesandgardens——
　　VI。KLIO。
　　THEAGE。
　　WHENthepastorask’dtheforeignmagistratequestions，Whatthepeoplehadsuffer’d，howlongfromtheirhomestheyhadwander’d，Thenthemanreplied：——Bynomeansshortareoursorrows，Forwehavedrunkthebittersofmanyalongyeartogether，Allthemoredreadful，becauseourfairesthopeshavebeenblighted。
　　WhocandenythathisheartbeatwildlyandhighinhisbosomAndthatwithpurerpulseshisbreastmorefreelywasthrobbing，Whenthenewbornsunfirstroseinthewholeofitsglory，Whenweheardoftherightofman，tohaveallthingsincommon，HeardofnobleEquality，andofinspiritingFreedom！
　　Eachmanthenhopedtoattainnewlifeforhimself，andthefettersWhichhadencircledmanyalandappear’dtobebroken，Fettersheldbythehandsofslothandselfishindulgence。
　　Didnotallnationsturntheirgaze，inthosedaysofemotion，Tow’rdstheworld’scapital，whichsomanyalongyearhadbeenso，Andthenmorethaneverdeservedanamesodistinguish’d？
　　Werenotthemen，whofirstproclaim’dsonobleamessage，Namesthatareworthytorankwiththehighestthesunevershoneon，Didnoteachgivetomankindhiscourageandgeniusandlanguage？
　　Andwealso，asneighbours，atfirstwerewarmlyexcited。
　　Presentlyafterbeganthewar，andthetrainofarm’dFrenchmenNearerapproach’d。atfirsttheyappear’dtobringwiththemfriendship，Andtheybroughtitinfact。foralltheirsoulswereexalted。
　　Andthegaytreesoflibertyev’rywheregladlytheyplanted，Promisinguntoeachhisown，andthegovernmentlong’dfor。
　　Greatlyatthiswasyouth，andgreatlyoldagewasdelighted，Andthejoyousdancebeganroundthenewly-raisedstandards。
　　InthismannertheoverpoweringFrenchmensoonconquer’dFirstthemindsofthemen，withtheirfierylivelyproceedings，Thentheheartsofthewomen，withirresistiblegraces。
　　Eventhestrainofthewar，withitsmanydemands，seem’dbuttrifling，Forbeforeoureyesthedistancebyhopewasillumined，Luringourgazefaraheadintopathsnowfirstopen’dbeforeus。
　　Ohowjoyfulthetime，whenwithhisbridethegladbridegroomWhirlsinthedance，awaitingthedaythatwilljointhemforeverButmoregloriousfarwasthetimewhentheHighestofallthingsWhichman’smindcanconceive，closebyandattainableseemed。
　　Thenwerethetonguesofallloosen’d，andwordsofwisdomandfeelingNotbygreybeardsalone，butbymenandbystriplingswereutter’d。
　　Buttheheavenssooncloudedbecame。Forthesakeofthemast’ryStroveacontemptiblecrew，unfittoaccomplishgoodactions。
　　Thentheymurder’deachother，andtooktooppressingtheirnew-foundNeighboursandbrothers，andsentonmissionswholeherdsofself膕eekersAndthesuperiorstooktocarousingandrobbingbywholesale，Andtheinferiorsdowntothelowestcarousedandrobb’dalso。
　　Nobodythoughtofaughtelsethanhavingenoughfortomorrow。
　　Terriblewasthedistress，anddailyincreasedtheoppression。
　　Nonethecryunderstood，thattheyofthedaywerethemasters。
　　Theneventemperatemindswereattack’dbysorrowandfury。
　　Eachonereflected，andsworetoavengealltheinjuriessuffer’d，Andtoatoneforthehitterlossofhopestwicedefrauded。
　　PresentlyFortunedeclaredherselfonthesideoftheGermans，AndtheFrenchwerecompell’dtoretreatbyforcedmarchesbeforethem。
　　Ah！thesadfateofthewarwethenforthefirsttimeexperienced。
　　Forthevictoriskindandhumane，atleastheappearsso，Andhesparesthemanhehasvanquish’d，asifhehisownwere，Whenheemployshimdaily，andwithhispropertyhelpshim。
　　Butthefugitiveknowsnolaw。hewardsoffdeathonly，Andbothquicklyandrecklesslyallthathemeetswith，consumeshe。
　　Thenhismindbecomesheatedapace。andsoondesperationFillshisheart，andimpelshimtoallkindsofcriminalactions。
　　Nothingthenholdsherespected，hestealsIt。WithfuriouslongingOnthewomanherushes。hislustbecomesawfultothinkof。
　　Deathallaroundhimhesees，hislastminutesincrueltyspendshe，Wildlyexultinginblood，andexultinginhowlsandinanguish。
　　TheninthemindsofourmenaroseaterribleyearningThatwhichwaslosttoavenge，andthatwhichremain’dtodefendstill。
　　Allofthemseizeduponarms，luredonbythefugitives’hurry，Bytheirpalefaces，andbytheirshy，uncertaindemeanour。
　　Therewasheardthesoundofalarm-bellsunceasinglyringing，Andtheapproachofdangerrestrain’dnottheirviolentfury。
　　Soonintoweaponswereturn’dtheimplementspeacefuloftillage，Andwithdrippingbloodthescytheandthepitchforkwerecover’d。
　　Everyfoemanwithoutdistinctionwasruthlesslyslaughter’d，Furywasev’rywhereraging，andartful，cowardlyweakness。
　　MayIneveragainseemeninsuchwretchedconfusion！
　　Eventheragingwildbeastisabetterobjecttogazeon。
　　Ne’erletthemspeakoffreedom，asifthemselvestheycouldgovern！
　　AlltheevilwhichLawhasdrivenfarbackinthecornerSeemstoescape，assoonasthefetterswhichbounditareloosen’d。
　　Excellentman，repliedthepastor，withemphasisspeakingIfyou’remistakeninman，’tisnotformetoreproveyou。
　　Evilenoughhaveyousuffer’dindeedfromhiscruelproceedings！
　　Wouldyoubutlookback，however，ondayssoladenwithsorrow，Youwouldyourselfconfesshowmuchthatisgoodyouhavewitness’d，Muchthatisexcellent，whichremainsconcealdinthebossomTillbydanger’tisstirr’d，andtillnecessitymakesmanShowhimselfasanangel，atutelarGoduntoothers。
　　Thenwithasmilerepliedtheworthyoldmagistrate，sayingYourreminderiswise，likethatwhichtheygivetothesuff’rerWhohashadhisdwellingburntdown，thatundertheruins，Goldandsilverarelying，thoughmeltedandcover’dwithashes。
　　Little，indeed，itmaybe，andyetthatlittleisprecious，Andthepoormandigsitup，andrejoicesatfindingthetreasure。
　　Gladly，therefore，IturnmythoughtstothosefewworthyactionsWhichmymemorystillisabletodwellonwithpleasure。
　　Yes，Iwillnotdenyit，IsawlatefoemenunitingSoastosavethetownfromharm。IsawwithdevotionParents，childrenandfriendsimpossibleactionsattempting，Sawhowtheyouthofasuddenbecameaman，howthegreybeardOncemorewasyoung，howthechildasastriplingappear’dinamoment。
　　Aye，andtheweakersex，aspeoplecommonlycallit，Show’ditselfbraveanddaring，withpresenceofmindall-unwonted。
　　Letmenow，inthefirstplace，describeadeedofraremeritByahigh-spiritedgirlaccomplish’d，anexcellentmaiden，Whointhegreatfarmhouseremain’dbehindwiththeservants，Whenthewholeofthemenhaddeparted，tofightwiththestrangers。
　　Well，therefellonthecourtatroopofvagabondscoundrels，Plund’ringandforcingtheirwayinsidetheroomsofthewomen。
　　Soontheycasttheireyesontheformsofthegrown-upfairmaidenAndoftheotherdeargirls，inagelittlemorethanmerechildren。
　　Hurriedawaybyragingdesire，unfeelinglyrush’dtheyOnthetremblingband，andonthehigh-spiritedmaiden。
　　Butsheinstantlyseizedtheswordfromthesideofaruffian，Hew’dhimdowntotheground。atherfeetstraightfellhe，allbleeding，Thenwithdoughtystrokesthemaidensshebravelydeliver’d。
　　Woundedfourmoreoftherobbers。withlife，however，escapedthey。
　　Thenshelock’dupthecourt，and，arm’dstill，waitedforsuccour。
　　Whenthepastorheardthepraiseofthemaidenthusutter’dFeelingsofhopeforhisfriendforthwitharoseinhisbosom，Andhepreparedtoaskwhathadbeenthefateofthedamsel，Whethershe，inthesorrowfulflight，form’doneofthepeople？
　　Atthismoment，however，thedruggistnimblyapproach’dthem，Pull’dthesleeveofthepastor，andwhisper’dtohimasfollowsIhaveatlastpick’doutthemaidenfrommanyahundredByherdescription！Praycomeandjudgeforyourselfwithyourowneyes。
　　Bringthemagistratewithyou，thatwemaylearnthewholestory。
　　Sotheyturn’dthemselvesround。butthemagistratefoundhimselfsummon’dByhisownfollowers，whohadneedofhispresenceandcounsel。
　　Butthepastorforthwiththedruggistaccompanied，tilltheyCametoagapinthehedge，whenthelatterpointedwithslyness，Seeyou，exclaim’dhe，themaiden？Thechild’sclothesshehasbeenchanging。
　　AndIrecognisewelltheoldcalico——alsothecushion——
　　Coverofblue，whichHermanntookinthebundleandgaveher。
　　Quicklyandwell，ofatruth，shehasusedthepresentsleftwithher。
　　Theseareevidentproofs。andalltherestcoincidetoo。
　　Forabodiceredherwell-arch’dbosomupraises，Prettilytied，whileblackarethestaysfittingclosearoundher。
　　Thentheseamsoftheruffshehascarefullyplaitedandfolded，Which，withmodestgrace，herchinsoroundisencircling。
　　Freeandjoyouslyrisesherhead，withitselegantoval，Stronglyroundbodkinsofsilverherback-hairismanytimestwisted。
　　Whensheissitting，weplainlyseehernobleproportions，Andthebluewell-plaitedgownwhichbeginsfromclosetoherbosom，Andinrichfoldsdescending，herwell-turn’danklesenvelops。
　　’Tisshe，beyondalldoubt。Socome，thatwemayexamineWhethershebebothagoodandafrugalandvirtuousmaiden。
　　Thenthepastorrejoin’d，thesittingdamselinspectingThatsheenchantedtheyouth，Iconfessisnomatterofwonder，Forshestandsthetestofthegazeofamanofexperience。
　　HappythepersontowhomMotherNaturetherightfacehasgiven！
　　Sherecommendshimatalltimes，heneverappearsasastranger，Eachonegladlyapproaches，andeachonebesidehimwouldlinger，Ifwithhisfaceiscombinedapleasantandcourteousdemeanour。
　　Yes，Iassureyoutheyouthhasindeeddiscover’damaidenWhothewholeofthedaysofhislifewillenlivenwithgladness，Andwithherwomanlystrengthassisthimatalltimesandtruly。
　　Thusaperfectbodypreservesthesoulalsoinpureness，Andavigorousyouthofahappyoldagegivesassurance。
　　Afterreflectingalittle，thedruggistmadeanswerasfollows：——
　　Yetappearancesoftaredeceitful。Itrustnottheoutside。
　　Often，indeed，haveIfoundthetruthoftheproverbwhichtellsusEreyoushareabushelofsaltwithanew-foundacquaintance，Donottrusthimtooreadily。timewillmakeyoumorecertainHowyouandhewillgeton，andwhetheryourfriendshipislasting。
　　Letusthen，inthefirstplace，inquireamongstthegoodpeopleUntowhomthemaidenisknown，whocantellusabouther。
　　Well，ofatruthIcommendyourprudence，thepastorcontinuedNotforourselvesarewewooing！Towooforothersisserious。
　　SotheystartedtomeettheworthymagistrateseeingHowinthecourseofhisbusinesshewasascendingthemainstreet。
　　Andthewisepastorstraightwayaddress’dhimwithforesightasfollowsWe，by-the-bye，havejustseenagirlintheneighbouringgardenUnderanapple-treesitting，andclothesforthechildrenpreparing，Madeofworncalico，whichforthepurposewasdoubtlesspresented。
　　Wewerepleasedbyherface。sheappearstobeoneoftherightsort。
　　Tellus，whatknowyouabouther？Weaskfromalaudablemotive。
　　Whenthemagistratecametothegardenandpeep’din，exclaimedheWelldoIknowher，intruth。forwhenItoldyouthestoryOfthatnobledeedwhichwasdonebythemaidenIspokeof，Howsheseizedonthesword，anddefendedherself，andtheservants，Shetheheroinewas！Youcanseehowactivehernature。
　　Butshe’sasgoodasshe’sstrong。forheragedkinsmanshetendedUntilthetimeofhisdeath，forhediedoverwhelm’dbyafflictionAtthedistressofhistown，andthedangerhisgoodswereexposedto。
　　AlsowithmuteresignationsheborethegrievousafflictionOfherbetroth’d’ssaddeath，anobleyoungmanwho，incitedBythefirstfireofnoblethoughtstostruggleforfreedom，WenthimselftoParis，andsoonfoundaterribledeaththere。
　　For，asathome，sothere，hefought’gainstintrigueandoppression。
　　Thusthemagistratespoke。Theothersdepartedandthankedhim，AndthepastorproducedagoldpiecethesilverhispurseheldHesomehoursbeforehadwithgenuinekindnessexpendedWhenhesawthefugitivespassinginsorrowfulmasses。
　　Andtothemagistratehandedit，saying：——Divideit，Iprayyou，’Mongstthosewhoneeditthemost。MayGodgiveitprosperousincrease。
　　Butthemanrefusedtoacceptit，andsaid：——Iassureyou，Manyadollarwe’vesaved，andplentyofclothingandsuchthings，AndItrustwemayreachourhomesbeforetheyarefinish’d。
　　Thencontinuedthepastor，thegoldinhishandoncemoreplacingNoneshoulddelaytogiveindayslikethepresent，andnooneOughttorefusetoreceivewhatisoffer’dwithliberalkindness。
　　Noonecantellhowlonghewillkeepwhatinpeacehepossesses，Noone，howlongheisdoom’dinforeigncountriestowander，Whilehe’sdeprivedofthefieldandthegardenbywhichheisnurtured。
　　Bravo！addedinturnthedruggist，witheagernessspeakingHadIbutmoneytospareinmypocket，yousurelyshouldhaveit，Silverandgoldalike。foryourfollowerscertainlyneedit。
　　YetI’llnotleaveyouwithoutapresent，ifonlytoshowyouMygoodwill，andIhopeyouwilltakethewillfortheaction。
　　Thushespoke，andpull’doutbythestringstheleatherembroider’dPouch，inwhichhewaswonthisstockoftobaccotocarry，Daintilyopen’dandshareditscontents——sometwoorthreepipes’full。
　　Smallintruthisthegift，headded。Themagistrateanswered：
　　Goodtobaccoisalwaysawelcomepresenttotrav’llers。
　　Thenthedruggistbeganhiscanistertopraiseveryhighly。
　　Butthepastordrewhimaway，andthemagistrateleftthem。
　　Come，letushasten！exclaimedthesensibleman，forouryoungfriendAnxiouslywaits。withoutfurtherdelaylethimhearthegoodtidings。
　　Sotheyhasten’dandcame，andfoundthattheyoungsterwasleaning’Gainsthiscarriageunderthelime-trees。ThehorseswerepawingWildlytheturf。heheldthemincheckandstoodthereallpensive，Silentlygazinginfront，andsawnothisfriendscomingnearhim，Till，astheycame，theycalledhimandgavehimsignalsoftriumph。
　　Somewayoffthedruggistalreadybegantoaddresshim，Buttheyapproach’dtheyouthstillnearer，andthenthegoodpastorSeizedhishandandspokeandtookthewordfromhiscomradeFriend，Iwishyoujoy！YoureyesotrueandyourtrueheartRightlyhavechosen！Mayyouandthewifeofyouryoungdaysbehappy！
　　Sheisfullworthyofyou。socomeandturnaroundthecarriage，Thatwemayreachwithoutdelaytheendofthevillage，Soastowooher，andshortlyescortthedearcreaturehomewithus。
　　Buttheyouthstoodstill，andwithoutanytokenofpleasureHeardthewordsoftheenvoy，thoughsoundingconsolingandheav’nly，Deeplysigh’dandsaid：——WecamefullspeedinthecarriageAndshallprobablygobackhomeashamedandbutslowly。
　　For，sinceIhavebeenwaitingcarehasfallenuponme，Doubtandsuspicionandallthataheartfullofloveisexposedto。
　　Doyousupposewehaveonlytocome，forthemaidentofollow，Justbecausewearerich，andshepoorandwanderinginexile？
　　Poverty，whenundeserved，itselfmakesproud。ThefairmaidenSeemstobeactiveandfrugal。theworldshemayclaimasherportion。
　　DoyousupposethatawomanofsuchgreatbeautyandmannersCanhavegrownupwithoutexcitingloveinman’sbosom？
　　Doyousupposethatherheartuntilnowhastolovebeenfastclosed？
　　Donotdrivethitherinhaste，forperchancetoourshameandconfusionWeshallhaveslowlytoturntowardshometheheadsofourhorses。
　　Yes，someyouth，Ifearme，possessesherheart，andalreadyShehasdoubtlesspromisedherhandandhersolemntrothplighted，AndIshallstandallashamedbeforeher，Whenmakingmyoffer。
　　Thenthepastorproceededtocheerhimwithwordsofgoodcomfort，Buthiscompanionbrokein，inhisusualtalkativemannerAsthingsusedtobe，thisembarrassmentwouldnothavehappened，Wheneachmatterwasbroughttoacloseinanorthodoxfashion。
　　Thenfortheirsonthemselvesthebridetheparentsselected，Andafriendofthehousewassecretlycall’dinthefirstplace。
　　HewasthenquietlysentasasuitortovisittheparentsOftheselectedbride。and，dress’dinhisgayestapparel，WentafterdinnersomeSundaytovisittheexcellentburgher，Andbeganbyexchangingpoliteremarksonallsubjects，Cleverlyturningandbendingthetalkintheproperdirection。
　　Afterlongbeatingaboutthebush，heflatter’dthedaughter，Andspokewellofthemanandthehousethatgavehiscommission。
　　Sensiblepeoplesoonsawhisdrift，andthesensibleenvoyWatch’dhowthenotionwastaken，andthencouldexplainhimselffarther。
　　Iftheydeclinedtheproposal，whythentherefusalcostnothing，Butifallprosper’d，whythenthesuitorforeverthereafterPlay’dthefirstfiddleateveryfamilyfeastandrejoicing。
　　Forthemarriedcoupleremember’dthewholeoftheirlifetimeWhosewastheskilfulhandbywhichthemarriageknottiedwas。
　　Allthisnowischang’d，andwithmanyanexcellentcustomHasgonequiteoutoffashion。Eachpersonwoosforhimselfnow。
　　Everyonenowmustbeartheweightofamaiden’srefusalOnhisownshoulders，andstandallashamedbeforeher，ifneedsbe。
　　Letthatbeasitmay，thenansweredtheyoungmanwhoscarcelyHeardwhatwassaid，andhismindhadmadeupalreadyinsilenceIwillgomyself，andoutofthemouthofthemaidenLearnmyownfate，fortowardsherIcherishthemosttrustfulfeelingsThatanymanevercherish’dtowardsanywomanwhatever。
　　Thatwhichshesayswillbegoodandsensible，——thisIamsureof。
　　IfIamnevertoseeheragain，Imustoncemorebeholdher，Andtheingenuousgazeofherblackeyesmustmeetforthelasttime。
　　IftomyheartImayclasphernever，herbosomandshouldersIwouldoncemoresee，whichmyarmsolongstoencircle：
　　OncemorethemouthIwouldsee，fromwhichonekissandaYeswillMakemehappyforever，aNoforeverundome。
　　Butnowleavemealone！Waitherenolonger。ReturnyouStraighttomyfatherandmother，inordertotelltheminpersonThattheirsonwasright，andthatthemaidenisworthy。
　　Andsoleavemealone！ImyselfshallreturnbythefootpathOverthehillbythepear-treeandthendescendthroughthevineyard，Whichistheshortestwayback。OhmayIsoonwithrejoicingTakethebelovedonehome！ButperchanceallaloneImustslinkbackBythatpathtoourhouseandtreaditnomorewithalightheart。
　　Thushespoke，andthenplacedthereinsinthehandsofthepastor，Who，inaknowingwayboththefoaminghorsesrestraining，Nimblymountedthecarriage，andtooktheseatofthedriver。
　　Butyoustilldelay’d，goodcautiousneighbour，andspokethusFriend，Iwillgladlyentrusttoyousoul，andspirit，andmindtoo，ButmybodyandbonesarenotpreservedinthebestwayWhenthehandofaparsonsuchworldlymattersasreinsgrasps！
　　Butyousmiledinreturn，yousensiblepastor，replyingPrayjumpin，norfearwithbothbodyandspirittotrustme，Forthishandtoholdthereinshaslongbeenaccustom’d，Andtheseeyesaretrain’dtoturnthecornerwithprudence。
　　Forwewerewonttodrivethecarriage，whenlivingatStrasburg，AtthetimewhenwiththeyoungbaronIwentthere，fordaily，Drivenbyme，throughtheechoinggatewaythunder’dthecarriageBythedustyroadstodistantmeadowsandlindens，Throughthecrowdsofthepeoplewhospendtheirlifetimeinwalking。
　　Partiallycomforted，thenhisneighbourmountedthecarriage，Sittinglikeonepreparedtomakeawisejump，ifneedsbe，Andthestallions，eagertoreachtheirstables，coursedhomewards，Whilebeneaththeirpowerfulhoofsthedustroseinthickclouds。
　　Longtherestoodtheyouth，andsawthedustrisebeforehim，Sawthedustdisperse。butstillhestoodthere，unthinking——
　　VII。ERATO。
　　DOROTHEA。
　　Asthemanonajourney，who，justatthemomentofsunset，Fixeshisgazeoncemoreontherapidlyvanishingplanet，ThenonthesideoftherocksandinthedarkthicketstillseesheHov’ringitsimage。whereverheturnshislooks，oninfrontstillRunsit，andglittersandwaversbeforehimincoloursallsplendid，SobeforeHermannseyesdidthebeautifulformofthemaidenSoftlymove，andappear’dtofollowthepaththroughthecornfields。
　　Butherousedhimselfupfromhisstartlingdream，andthenslowlyTurn’dtow’rdthevillagehissteps，andoncemorestarted，——foroncemoreSawhethenoblemaiden’sstatelyfigureapproaching。
　　Fixedlygazedhe。itwasnophantomintruth。sheherself’twasInherhandsbythehandleshecarriedtwopitchers，——onelarger，Oneofasmallersize，andnimblywalk’dtothefountain。
　　Andhejoyfullywenttomeether。thesightofhergavehimCourageandstrength，andsoheaddress’dthesurprisedoneasfollows：——
　　DoIfindyouagain，bravemaiden，engagedinassistingOtherssosoon，andingivingrefreshmenttothosewhomayneedit？
　　Tellmewhyyouhavecomeallalonetothespringsofardistant，Whilsttherestarecontentwiththewaterthat’sfoundinthevillage？
　　Thisone，indeed，specialvirtuepossesses，andpleasanttodrinkis。
　　Is’tforthesakeofthatsickoneyoucome，whomyousavedwithsuchcourage？
　　Thenthegoodmaidentheyouthinfriendlyfashionsaluted，Saying：——Alreadymywalktothefountainisfullyrewarded，SinceIhavefoundthekindpersonwhogaveussomanygoodpresents。
　　Forthesightofagiver，likethatofagift，isrefreshing。
　　Comeandseeforyourselfthepersonswhotastedyourkindness，Andreceivethetranquilthanksofallyouhaveaided。
　　ButthatyoumayknowthereasonwhyIhavecomehere，Watertodrawataspotwherethespringisbothpureandunceasing，Imustinformyouthatthoughtlessmenhavedisturb’dallthewaterFoundinthevillage，bycarelesslylettingthehorsesandoxenWadeaboutinthespringwhichgivetheinhabitantswater。
　　Inthesamemanner，withalltheirwashingandcleaningthey’vedirtiedAllthetroughsofthevillage，andallthefountainshavesullied。
　　ForeachoneofthemonlythinkshowquicklyandsoonheMaysupplyhisownwants，andcaresnotforthosewhocomeafter。
　　Thusshespoke，andsoonshearrivedatthefootofthebroadstepsWithhercompanion，andbothofthemsatthemselvesdownonthelowwallRoundthespring。Shebentherselfover，todrawoutthewater，Hetheotherpitchertookup，andbenthimselfover，Andintheblueoftheheavenstheysawtheirfiguresreflected，Waving，andnodding，andinthemirrortheirgreetingsexchanging。
　　Nowletmedrink，exclaim’dtheyouthinaccentsofgladness。
　　Andshegavehimthepitcher。Theythen，likeoldfriends，sattogether，Leaningagainstthevessels，whensheaddress’dhimasfollowsSay，whyfindIyouherewithoutyourcarriageandhorses，FarfromtheplacewherefirstIsawyou。Prayhowcameyouhither？
　　Hermannthoughtfullygazedontheground，butpresentlyliftedCalmlytowardsherhisglances，andgazedonherfaceinkindfashion，Feelingquitecalmandcomposed。AndyetwithlovetoaddressherFoundhequiteoutofthequestion。forlovefromhereyeswasnotbeaming，Butanintellectclear，whichbadehimusesensiblelanguage。
　　Soonhecollectedhisthoughts，andquietlysaidtothemaiden：——
　　Letmespeak，mychild，andletmeansweryourquestions。
　　’TisforyoursakealoneIhavecome，——whyseektoconcealit？
　　ForIhappilylivewithtwoaffectionateparents，WhomIfaithfullyhelptolookafterourhouseandpossessions，Beinganonlyson，whilenumerousareouremployments。
　　Ilookafterthefieldwork。thehouseiscarefullymanagedBymyfather。mymotherthehostelrycheersandenlivens。
　　Butyoualsohavedoubtlessfoundouthowgreatlytheservants，Sometimesbyfraud，andsometimesbylevity，worrytheirmistress，Constantlymakingherchangethem，andbarteronefaultforanother。
　　Longhasmymother，therefore，beenwantingagirlinthehousehold，Who，notonlywithhand，butalsowithheartmightassisther，Intheplaceofthedaughtershelost，alas，prematurely。
　　NowwhenIsawyouto-daynearthecarriage，soactiveandsprightly，Sawthestrengthofyourarmandtheperfecthealthofyourmembers，WhenIheardyoursensiblewords，Iwasstruckwithamazement，AndIhasten’dbackhome，deservedlypraisingthestrangerBothtomyparentsandfriends。AndnowIcometoinformyouWhattheydesire，asIdo。Forgivemystammeringlanguage！
　　Donothesitate，saidshe，totellmetherestofyourstoryIhavewithgratitudefeltthatyouhavenotsoughttoinsultme。
　　Speakonboldly，Ipray。yourwordsshallneveralarmme。
　　Youwouldfainhiremenowasmaidtoyourfatherandmother，Tolookafterthehouse，whichnowisinexcellentorder。
　　Andyouthinkthatinmeyouhavefoundaqualifiedmaiden，Onethatisabletowork，andnotofaquarrelsomenature。
　　Yourproposalwasshort，andshortshallmyanswerbealsoYes！withyouIwillgo，andthevoiceofmydestinyfollow。
　　Ihavefulfill’dmyduty，andbroughtthelying-inwomanBacktoherfriendsagain，whoallrejoiceatherrescue。
　　Mostofthemnowaretogether，therestwillpresentlyjointhem。
　　Allexpectthatthey，inafewshortdays，willbeableHomewardstogo。’tisthusthatexilesthemselveslovetoflatter。
　　ButIcannotdeceivemyselfwithhopessodelusiveInthesesaddayswhichpromisestillsadderdaysinthefutureForallthebondsoftheworldareloosen’d，andnoughtcanrejointhem，Savethatsupremenecessityoverourfutureimpending。
　　IfinthehouseofsoworthyamanIcanearnmyownliving，Servingundertheeyeofhisexcellentwife，Iwilldoso。
　　Forawanderinggirlbearsnotthebestreputation。
　　Yes！withyouIwillgo，assoonasI’vetakenthepitcherBacktomyfriends，andreceivedtheblessingofthoseworthypeople。
　　Come！youneedsmustseethem，andfromtheirhandsshallreceiveme。
　　Joyfullyheardtheyouththewillingmaiden’sdecision，Doubtingwhetherhenowhadnotbettertellherthewholetruth。
　　Butitappear’dtohimbesttoletherremaininhererror，Firsttotakeherhome，andthenforherlovetoentreather。
　　Ah！butnowheespiedagoldenringonherfinger，Andsoletherspeak，whileheattentivelylisten’d：——
　　Letusnowreturn，shecontinued，thecustomisalwaysToadmonishthemaidenswhotarrytoolongatthefountain，Yethowdelightfulitisbythefast-flowingwatertochatter！
　　Thentheybotharose，andoncemoredirectedtheirglancesIntothefountain，andthenablissfullongingcameo’erthem。
　　Sofromthegroundbythehandlesshesilentlyliftedthepitchers，Mountedthestepsofthewell，andHermannfollow’dthelovedone。
　　Oneofthepitchersheask’dhertogivehim，thussharingtheburden。
　　Leaveit，shesaid，theweightfeelslesswhenthustheyarebalanced。
　　AndthemasterI’vesoontoobey，shouldnotbemyservant。
　　Gazenotsoearnestlyatme，asifmyfatewerestilldoubtfull！
　　Womenshouldlearnbetimestoserve，accordingtostation，Forbyservingalonesheattainsatlasttothemast’ry，Tothedueinfluencewhichsheoughttopossessinthehousehold。
　　Earlythesistermustlearntoserveherbrothersandparents，Andherlifeiseveraceaselessgoingandcoming，Oraliftingandcarrying，workinganddoingforothers。
　　Wellforher，ifshefindsnomanneroflifetoooffensive，Andiftoherthehoursofnightandofdayallthesameare，Sothatherworkneverseemstoomean，herneedletoopointed，Sothatherselfsheforgets，andlivethonlyforothers！
　　Forasamotherintruthsheneedsthewholeofthevirtues，Whenthesucklingawakensthesickone，andnourishmentcallsforFromtheexhaustedparent，heapingcaresuponsuff’ring。
　　Twentymentogethercouldnotenduresuchaburden，Andtheyoughtnot，——andyettheygratefullyoughttobeholdit。
　　Thusshespoke，andwithhersilentcompanionadvancedsheThroughthegarden，untilthefloorofthegranaryreach’dthey，Wherethesickwomanlay，whomsheleftbyherdaughtersattended，Thosedearrescuedmaidens，thetypesofinnocentbeauty。
　　Bothofthementer’dtheroom，andfromtheotherdirection，Holdingachildineachhand，herfriend，themagistrate，enter’d。
　　Thesehadlatelybeenlostforsometimebythesorrowingmother，Buttheoldmanhadnowfoundthemoutinthecrowdofthepeople。
　　Andtheyspranginwithjoy，togreettheirdearly-lovedmother，Torejoiceinabrother，theplaymatenowseenforthefirsttime！
　　ThenonDorotheatheysprang，andgreetedherwarmly，Askingforbreadandfruit，butaskingfordrinkbeforeallthings。
　　Andtheyhandedthewaterallround。Thechildrenfirstdranksome，Thenthesickwomandrank，withherdaughters，themagistratealso。
　　Allwererefresh’d，andsoundedthepraiseoftheexcellentwater。
　　Mineralwasit，andveryreviving，andwholesomefordrinking。
　　Thenwithaseriouslookcontinuedthemaiden，andspokethusFriends，toyourmouthsforthelasttimeintruthIhaveliftedthepitcher，Andforthelasttime，alas，havemoisten’dyourlipswithpurewater。
　　Butwheneverinscorchingheatyourdrinkmayrefreshyou，Andintheshadeyouenjoyreposeandafountainunsullied，Thenrememberme，andallmyfriendlyassistance，WhichIfromlove，andnotfromrelationshipmerelyhaverender’d。
　　Allyourkindnesstome，aslongaslifelasts，I’llremember，Iunwillinglyleaveyou。buteachoneisnowtoeachotherRatheraburdenthancomfort。Weallmustshortlybescatter’dOveraforeignland，unlesstoreturnweareable。
　　See，herestandstheyouthtowhomforthosegiftswe’reindebted，Allthoseclothesforthechild，andallthoseacceptableviands。
　　Well，hehascome，andisanxiousthatItohishouseshouldgowithhim，Thereasaservanttoacttohisrichandexcellentparents，AndIhavenotrefusedhim，forservingappearsmyvocation，Andtobeservedbyothersathomewouldseemlikeaburden。
　　SoI’llgowillinglywithhim。theyouthappearstobeprudent，Thuswillhisparentsbeproperlycaredfor，asrichpeopleshouldbe。
　　Therefore，now，farewell，mymuch-lovedfriend，andbejoyfulInyourlivinginfant，wholookssohealthilyatyou。
　　Whenyoupresshimagainstyourbosom，wrapp’dupinthosecolourdSwaddling-clothes，thenremembertheyouthwhosokindlybestow’dthem，Andwhoinfuturewillfeedandclothemealso，yourlovedfriend。
　　Youtoo，excellentman，tothemagistrateturning，sheaddedWarmlyIthankforsooftenactingthepartofafather。
　　Thenshekneltherselfdownbeforethelying-inpatient，Kiss’dtheweepingwoman，herwhisper’dblessingreceiving。
　　MeanwhiletheworthymagistratespoketoHermannasfollowsYoudeserve，myfriendtobecountedamongstthegoodlandlordsWhoareanxioustomanagetheirhousethroughqualifiedpeople。
　　ForIhaveoftenobservedhowcautiouslymenareaccustom’dSheepandcattleandhorsestowatch，whenbuyingorbart’ringButaman，who’ssouseful，providedhe’sgoodandefficient，Andwhodoessomuchharmandmischiefbytreacherousdealings，Himwillpeopleadmittotheirhousesbychanceandhaphazard，Andtoolatefindreasontorueano’erhastydecision。
　　Thisyouappeartounderstand，foragirlyouhavechosenAsyourservant，andthatofyourparents，whothoroughlygoodis。
　　Treatherwell，andaslongasshefindsthebusinesssuither，Youwillnotmissyoursister，yourparentswillmissnottheirdaughter。
　　Otherpersonsnowenter’d，thepatient’snearestrelations，Manyarticlesbringing，andbetterlodgingsannouncing。
　　Allwereinform’dofthemaiden’sdecision，andwarmlybless’dHermann，Bothwithsignificantlooks，andalsowithgratefulexpressions，AndonesecretlywhisperedintotheearofanotherIfthemastershouldturntoabridegroom，herhomeisprovided。
　　Hermannthenpresentlytookherhand，andaddress’dherasfollowsLetusbegoing。thedayisdeclining，andfaroffthevillage。
　　Thenthewomen，withlivelyexpressions，embracedDorothea。
　　Hermanndrewheraway。theystillcontinuedtogreether。
　　Nextthechildren，withscreamsandterriblecryingattack’dher，Pullingherclothes，theirsecondmotherrefusingtopartfrom。
　　Butfirstoneofthewomen，andthenanotherrebukedthemChildren，hush！tothetownsheisgoing，intendingtobringyouPlentyofgingerbreadback，whichyourbrotheralreadyhadorder’d，Fromtheconfectioner，whenthestorkwaspassingtherelately，Andshe’llsoonreturn，withpapersprettilygilded。
　　Soatlengththechildrenreleasedher。butscarcelycouldHermannTearherfromtheirembracesanddistant-signallingkerchiefs——
　　VIII。MELPOMENE。
　　HERMANNANDDOROTHEA。
　　Sotow’rdthesun，nowfastsinkingtorest，thetwowalk’dtogether，Whilstheveil’dhimselfdeepincloudswhichthunderportended。
　　Out-ofhisveilnowhere，nowthere，withfieryglancesBeamingovertheplainwithraysforebodingandlurid。
　　Maythisthreateningweather，saidHermann，notbringtousshortlyHailandviolentrain，forwelldoestheharvestnowpromise。
　　Andtheybothrejoicedinthecornsoloftyandwaving，Wellnighreachingtheheadsofthetwotallfiguresthatwalk’dthere。
　　ThenthemaidenspoketoherfriendlyleaderasfollowsGenerousyouth，towhomIshalloweakinddestinyshortly，Shelterandhome，whensomanypoorexilesmustweatherthetempest，Inthefirstplacetellmeallaboutyourgoodparents，WhomIintendtoservewithallmysoulfromhence-forward。
　　Knowingone’smaster，’tiseasierfartogivesatisfaction，Byrememb’ringthethingswhichhedeemsofthehighestimportance，Andonwhichhehassethisheartwiththegreatestdecision。
　　Tellme，then，howbestIcanwinyourfatherandmother。
　　ThenthegoodandsensibleyouthmadeanswerasfollowsYouareindeedquiteright，mykindandexcellentmaiden，Tobeginbyaskingaboutthetastesofmyparents！
　　ForIhavehithertostriveninvaintosatisfyFather，WhenIlook’daftertheinn，aswellasmyregularduty，Workingearlyandlateinthefield，andtendingthevineyard。
　　Motherindeedwascontented。sheknewhowtovaluemyefforts。
　　Andshewillcertainlyholdyoutobeanexcellentmaiden，Ifyoutakecareofthehouse，asthoughthedwellingyourownwere。
　　Butmyfather’sunlikeher。he’sfondofoutwardappearance。
　　Gentlemaiden，deemmenotcoldandvoidofallfeeling，IfIdisclosemyfather’snaturetoyou，who’reastranger。
　　Yes，suchwordshaveneverbeforeescaped，IassurevonOutofmymouth，whichislittleaccustom’dtobabbleandchatter。
　　Butyouhavemanagedtowormallmysecretsfromoutofmybosom。
　　Well，myworthyfatherthegracesoflifeholdsinhonour，Wishesforoutwardsignsoflove，aswellasofrev’rence，AndwoulddoubtlessbesatisfiedwithaninferiorservantWhounderstoodthisfancy，andhateabetter，whodidnot。
　　Cheerfullyshereplied，withgentlemovementincreasingThroughthedarkeningpaththespeedatwhichshewaswalking：
　　Iintruthshallhopetosatisfybothofyourparents，Foryourmother’scharactermyownnatureresembles，AndtoexternalgraceshaveIfrommyyouthbeenaccustom’d。
　　Ouroldneighbours，theFrench，intheirearlierdayslaidmuchstressonCourteousdemeanour。’twascommonaliketonoblesandburghers，Andtopeasants，andeachenjoin’ditonallhisacquaintance。
　　inthesameway，onthesideoftheGermans，thechildrenweretrain’dupEverymorning，withplentyofkissingofhandsandofcurtsies，Tosalutetheirparents，andalwaystoactwithpoliteness。
　　AllthatIhavelearnt，andallIhavepractisedsincechildhood，Allthatcomesfrommyheart，——Iwillpractiseitallwiththeoldman。
　　ButonwhattermsshallI——Iscarcelydareasksuchaquestion，——
　　Bewithyourself，theonlyson，andhereaftermymaster？
　　Thusshespoke，andatthatmomenttheycametothepeartree。
　　Downfromtheskiesthemoonatherfullwasshininginglory。
　　Nighthadarrived，andthelastpalegleamofthesunsethadvanish’d。
　　Sobeforethemwerelying，inmassesallheap’duptogether，Lightsasclearastheday，andshadowsofnightandofdarkness。
　　AndthefriendlyquestionwasheardbyHermannwithpleasure，UndertheshadeofthenobletreeatthespotwhichhelovedsoWhichthatdayhadwitness’dhistearsatthefateoftheexile。
　　Andwhilsttheysatthemselvesdown，totakealittlereposethere，Thusthelovingyouthspoke，whilstheseizedthehandofthemaidenLetyourheartgivetheanswer，andalwaysobeywhatittellsyou！
　　Butheventuredtosaynomore，howeverpropitiousWasthemoment。hefeardthataNowouldbehersoleanswer，Ah！andhefelttheringonherfinger，thatsorrowfultoken。
　　Sobythesideofeachothertheyquietlysatandinsilence，Butthemaidenbegantospeak，andsaid，HowdelightfulIsthelightofthemoon！Theclearnessofdayitresembles。
　　YonderIseeinthetownthehousesandcourtyardsquiteplainly，Inthegableawindow。methinksallthepanesIcanreckon。
　　Thatwhichyousee，repliedtheyouth，whospokewithaneffort，ThatisourhousedowntowhichInowamabouttoconductyou，Andthatwindowyonderbelongstomyroomintheattic，Whichwillprobablysoonbeyours，aswe’remakinggreatchanges。
　　Allthesefieldsareours，andripefortheharvestto-morrow。
　　Hereintheshadewearewonttorest，enjoyingourmeal-time。
　　Butletusnowdescendacrossthevineyardandgarden，Forobservehowthethreateningstormishitherwardrolling，Lighteningfirst，andtheneclipsingthebeautifulfullmoon。
　　Sothepairarose，andwauder’ddownbythecorn-field，Throughthepowerfulcorn，inthenightlyclearnessrejoicing。
　　Andtheyreach’dthevineyard，andthroughitsdarkshadowsproceeded。
　　SoheguidedherdownthenumeroustiersoftheflatstonesWhich，inanunhewnstate，servedasstepstothewalkthroughthefoliage。
　　Slowlyshedescended，andplacedherhandsonhisshoulders。
　　And，withaquiveringlight，themoonthroughthefoliageo’erlook’dthem，Tillbystorm-cloudsenvelop’d，sheleftthecoupleindarkness。
　　Thenthestrongyouthsupportedthemaiden，whoonhimwasleaning。
　　She，however，notknowingthepath，orobservingtheroughsteps，Slipp’dasshewalk’d，herfootgaveway，andshewellnighwasfalling。
　　Hastilyheldouthisarmtheyouthwithnimblenessthoughtful，Andhelduphisbelovedone。shegentlysankonhisshoulders，Breastwaspress’dagainstbreast，andcheekagainstcheek，andsostoodheFix’dlikeamarblestatue，restrainedbyafirmresolution。
　　Heembracedhernocloser，thoughallherweighthesupported。
　　Sohefelthisnobleburden，thewarmthofherbosom，Andherbalmybreath，againsthiswarmlipsexhaling，Bearingwithmanlyfeelingsthewoman’sheroicalgreatness。
　　Butsheconceal’dthepainwhichshefelt，andjestinglyspokethusItbetokensmisfortune，——soscrupulouspeopleinformus，——
　　Forthefoottogivewayonenteringahouse，nearthethreshold。
　　Ishouldhavewish’d，intruth，forasignofsomehappieromen！
　　Letustarryalittle，forfearyourparentsshouldblameyouFortheirlimpingservant，andyoushouldbethoughtabadlandlord——
　　IX。URANIA。
　　CONCLUSION。
　　OYEMuses，whogladlyfavouralovethatisheartfelt，Whoonhiswaytheexcellentyouthhavehithertoguided，Whohavepress’dthemaidtohisbosombeforetheirbetrothal，Helpstillfurthertoperfectthebondsofacouplesoloving，Driveawaythecloudswhichovertheirhappinesshover！
　　Butbeginbysayingwhatnowinthehousehasbeenpassing。
　　Forthethirdtimethemotherimpatientlyenter’dthechamberWherethemenweresitting，whichshehadanxiouslyquitted，Speakingoftheapproachingstorm，andthelossofthemoon’slight，Thenofherson’slongabsence，andalltheperilsthatnightbrings。
　　Stronglyshecensuredtheirfriendsforhavingsosoonlefttheyoungster，Fornotevenaddressingthemaiden，orseekingtowooher。
　　Makenottheworstofthemischief，thefatherpeevishlyanswer’d。
　　Foryouseewearewaitingourselves，expectingtheissue。
　　Buttheneighboursatstill，andcalmlyaddress’dthemasfollows：——
　　Inuneasymomentslikethese，IalwaysfeelgratefulTomylatefather，whowhenIwasyoungallseedsofimpatienceInmyminduprooted，andleftnofragmentremaining，AndIlearnthowtowait，aswellasthebestofthewisemen。
　　Telluswhatlegerdemainheemploy’d，thepastormadeanswer。
　　Iwillgladlyinformyou，andeachonemaygainbythelesson，
　　Answer’dtheneighbour。WhenIwasaboy，IwasstandingoneSundayInastateofimpatience，eagerlywaitingthecarriageWhichwastocarryusouttothefountainunderthelime-trees。
　　Butitcamenot。Iranlikeaweaselnowhither，nowthither，Upanddownthestairs，andfromthedoortothewindow。
　　Bothmyhandswereprickling，Iscratch’dawayatthetables，Stampingandtrottingabout，andscarcelyrefrain’dIfromcrying。
　　Allthisthecalmmancomposedlysaw。butfinallywhenI
　　Carriedmyfollytoofar，bythearmhequietlytookme，Ledmeuptothewindow，andusedthissignificantlanguage’Seeyouupyonderthejoiner’sworkshop，nowclosedfortheSunday？
　　’Twillbere-open’dto-morrow，andplaneandsawwillbeworking。
　　Thuswillthebusyhoursbepass’dfrommorningtillevening。
　　Butrememberthis：therimmingwillsoonbearriving，Whenthemaster，togetherwithallhismen，willbebusyInpreparingandfinishingquicklyanddeftlyyourcoffin，Andtheywillcarefullybringoverherethathousemadeofboards，whichWillatlengthreceivethepatientaswellasimpatient，Andwhichisdestinedtocarryaroofthat’sunpleasantlyheavy。
　　Allthathemention’dIforthwithsawtakingplaceinmymind’seye，Sawtheboardsjoin’dtogether，andsawtheblackcovermadeready，PatientlythenIsat，andmeeklyawaitedthecarriage。
　　AndIalwaysthinkofthecoffinwheneverIseemenRunningaboutinastateofdoubtfulandwildexpectation。
　　Smilinglyansweredthepastor：——Death’sstirringimageisneitherUntothewiseacauseofalarm，——oranendtothepious。
　　Backintolifeiturgestheformer，andteacheshimaction，And，forthewealofthelatter，itstrengthenshishopeinaffliction。
　　Deathisagiveroflifeuntoboth。YourfatherdidwronglyWhentothesensitiveboyhepointedoutdeathinitsownform。
　　Untotheyouthshouldbeshowntheworthofanobleandripen’dAge，anduntotheoldman，youth，thatbothmayrejoiceinTheeternalcircle，andlifemayinlifebemadeperfect！
　　Herethedoorwasopen’d。Thehandsomecoupleappear’dthere，Andthefriendswereamazed，thelovingparentsastonish’dAttheformofthebride，theformofthebridegroomresembling。
　　Yes！thedoorappear’dtoosmalltoadmitthetallfiguresWhichnowcross’dthethreshold，incompanywalkingtogether。
　　TohisparentsHermannpresentedher，hastilysaying：——
　　Hereisamaidenjustofthesortyouarewishingtohavehere，Welcomeherkindly，dearfather！shefullydeservesit，andyoutoo，Motherdear，askherquestionsastoherhousekeepingknowledge，Thatyoumayseehowwellshedeservestoformoneofourparty。
　　Thenhehastilytookononesidetheexcellentpastor，Saying：——Kindsir，IentreatyoutohelpmeoutofthistroubleQuickly，andloosentheknot，whoseunravellingIamsodreading。
　　ForIhavenotventuredtowooasmybridethefairmaiden，Butshebelievesshe’stobeamaidinthehouse，andIfearmeShewillinangerdepart，assoonaswetalkaboutmarriage。
　　Butitmustbedecidedatonce！nolongerinerrorShallsheremain，andInolongerthisdoubtcanputupwith。
　　Hastenandoncemoreexhibitthatwisdomweallholdinhonour。
　　Sothepastorforthwithturn’droundtotherestoftheparty，Butthemaiden’ssoulwas，unhappily，troubledalreadyBythetalkofthefather，whojusthadaddress’dherasfollows，Speakinggoodhumour’dly，andinaccentspleasantandlivelyYes，I’mwellsatisfied，child！IjoyfullyseethatmysonhasJustasgoodtasteashisfather，whoinhisyoungerdaysshow’dit，Alwaysleadingthefairestoneoutinthedance，andthenlastlyTakingthefairestonehomeashiswife——’twasyourdearlittlemother！
　　Forbythebridewhomamanselects，wemayeasilygatherWhatkindofspirithisis，andwhetherheknowshisownvalue。
　　Butyouwillsurelyneedbutashorttimetoformyourdecision，ForIverilythinkhewillfinditfulleasytofollow。
　　Hermannbutpartiallyheardthewords。thewholeofhismembersInwardlyquivered，andallthecircleweresuddenlysilent。
　　Buttheexcellentmaiden，bywordsofsuchironywounded，Assheesteem’dthemtobeanddeeplydistress’dinherspirit，Stood，whileapassingflushfromhercheeksasfarasherneckwasSpreading，butsherestrain’dherself，andcollectedherthoughtssoon。
　　Thentotheoldmanshesaid，notfullyconcealinghersorrowTrulyIwasnotpreparedbyyoursonforsuchareception，Whenhedescribedhisfather’snature，——thatexcellentburgher，AndIknowIamstandingbeforeyou，apersonofculture，Whobehaveshimselfwiselytoall，inasuitablemanner。
　　ButitwouldseemthatyoufeelnotpityenoughforthepoorthingWhohasjustcross’dyourthreshold，preparedtoenteryourserviceElseyouwouldnotseektopointout，withridiculebitter，Howfarremovedmylotfromyourson’sandthatofyourselfis。
　　True，withalittlebundle，andpoor，Ihaveenter’dyourdwelling，Whichitistheowner’sdelighttofurnishwithallthings。
　　ButIknowmyselfwell，andfeelthewholesituation。
　　Isitgenerousthustogreetmewithlanguagesojeering，Whichwaswellnighexpelledmethehouse，whenjustonthethreshold？
　　Hermannuneasilymovedabout，andsignedtothepastorTointerposewithoutdelay，andclearuptheerror。
　　Quicklythewisemanadvancedtothespot，andwitness’dthemaiden’sSilentvexationandtearfuleyesandscarce-restrain’dsorrow。
　　Thenhisspiritadvisedhimtosolvenotatoncetheconfusion，But，onthecontrary，provetheexcitedmindofthemaiden。
　　So，inwordsframedtotryher，thepastoraddress’dherasfollows：——
　　Surely，myforeignmaiden，youdidnotfullyconsider，Whenyoumadeupyourmindtoserveastrangersoquickly，Whatitreallyistoenterthehouseofamaster。
　　Forashakeofthehanddecidesyourfateforatwelvemonth，AndasinglewordYestomuchendurancewillbindyou。
　　Buttheworstpartoftheserviceisnotthewearisomehabits，Northebittertoilofthework，whichseemsnever-ending。
　　Fortheactivefreemanworkshardaswellastheservant。
　　Buttosufferthewhimsofthemaster，whoblamesyouunjustly，Orwhocallsforthisandforthat，notknowinghisownmind，Andthemistress’sviolence，alwayssoeasilykindled，Withthechildren’sroughandsuperciliousbadmanners，——
　　Thisisindeedhardtobear，whilststillfulfillingyourdutiesPromptlyandactively，neverbecomingmoroseorill-natured。
　　Yetforsuchworkyouappearlittlefit，foralreadythefather’sJokeshaveoffendedyoudeeply。yetnothingmorecommonlyhappensThantoteaseamaidenaboutherlikingayoungster。
　　Thushespoke，andthemaidenfelttheweightofhislanguage，Andnomorerestrain’dherself。mightilyallheremotionsShow’dthemselves，herbosomheaved，andadeepsighescapedher，Andwhilstsheddingburningtears，sheanswer’dasfollows：——
　　Ne’erdoesthecleverman，whoseekstoadviseusinsorrow，ThinkhowlittlehischillingwordsourheartscandeliverFromthepangswhichanunseendestinyfastensuponus。
　　Youarehappyandmerry。Howthenshouldajesteverwoundyou？
　　Buttheslightesttouchgivestorturetothosewhoaresuff’ring。
　　Evendissimulationwouldnothingavailmeatpresent。
　　Letmeatoncedisclosewhatlaterwoulddeepenmysorrow，Andconsignmeperchancetoagonymuteandconsuming。
　　Letmedepartforthwith！NomoreinthishousedareIlinger。
　　Imusthenceandaway，andlookoncemoreformypoorfriendsWhomIleftindistress，whenseekingtobettermyfortunes。
　　Thisismyfirmresolve。andnowImayproperlytellyouThatwhichhadelsebeenburiedformanyayearinmybosom。
　　Yes，thefather’sjesthaswoundedmedeeply，Iownit，NotthatI’mproudandtouchy，asillbecomethaservant，ButbecauseintruthinmyheartafeelinghasrisenFortheyouth，whoto-dayhasfill’dthepartofmySaviour。
　　Forwhenfirstintheroadheleftme，hisimageremain’dstillFirmlyfix’dinmymind。andIthoughtofthefortunatemaidenWhom，ashisbetroth’done，hecherish’dperchanceinhisbosom。
　　AndwhenIfoundhimagainatthewell，thesightofhimcharm’dmeJustasifIhad-seenanangeldescendingfromheaven。
　　AndIfollow’dhimwillingly，whenasaservanthesoughtme，ButbymyheartintruthIwasflatter’dIneedmustconfessit，AsIhitherwardcame，thatImightpossiblywinhim，IfIbecameinthehouseanindispensablepillar。
　　But，alas，InowseethedangersIwellnighfellinto，WhenIbethoughtmeoflivingsonearasilently-lovedone。
　　NowforthefirsttimeIfeelhowfarremovedapoormaidenIsfromaricheryouth，howeverclevershemaybe。
　　Ihavetoldyouallthis，thatyoumyheartmaymistakenot，WhichaneventthatinthoughtIforeshadowhaswoundedalready。
　　ForImusthaveexpected，mysecretwishesconcealing，That，eremuchtimehadelapsed，Ishouldseehimbringinghisbridehome。
　　AndhowthencouldIhaveenduredmyhiddenaffliction！
　　HappilyIamwarn’dintime，andoutofmybosomHasmysecretescaped，whilstcurablestillistheevil。
　　Butnomoreofthesubject！InowmusttarrynolongerInthishouse，whereInowamstandinginpainandconfusion，Allmyfoolishhopesandmyfeelingsfreelyconfessing。
　　Notthenightwhich，withsinkingclouds，isspreadingaroundus，NottherollingthunderIhearitalreadyshallstopme，Notthefallingrain，whichoutsideisdescendingintorrents，Nottheblusteringstorm。AllthisIhadtoencounterInthatsorrowfulflight，whiletheenemyfollow’dbehindUs。
　　AndoncemoreIgoonmyway，asIlonghavebeenwontto，Seizedbythewhirlpooloftime，andpartedfromallthatIcarefor。
　　Sofarewell！I’lltarrynolonger。Myfateisaccomplish’d！
　　Thusshespoke，andtowardsthedoorshehastilyturn’dher，Holdingunderherarmthebundleshebroughtwhenarriving。
　　Butthemotherseizedbybothofherarmsthefairmaiden，Claspingherroundthebody，andcriedwithsurpriseandamazementSay，whatsignifiesthis？Thesefruitlesstears，whatdenotethey？
　　No，I’llnotleaveyoualone！You’resurelymydearson’sbetroth’done！
　　Butthefatherstoodstill，andshow’dagreatdealofreluctance，Staredattheweepinggirl，andpeevishlyspokethenasfollowsThis，then，isalltheindulgencemyfriendsarewillingtogiveme，Thatatthecloseofthedaythemostunpleasantthinghappens！
　　ForthereisnothingIhatesomuchasthetearsofawoman，Andtheirpassionatecries，setupwithsuchheatandexcitement，Whichalittleplainsensewouldshowtobeutterlyneedless。
　　Truly，Ifindthesightofthesewhimsicaldoingsanuisance。
　　Mattersmustshiftforthemselves。asforme，Ithinkitisbed-time。
　　Sohequicklyturn’dround，andhasten’dtogotothechamberWherethemarriage-bedstood，inwhichhesleptforthemostpart。
　　Buthissonheldhimback，andspokeinwordsofentreatyFather，don’tgoinahurry，andbenotamniotewiththemaiden！
　　Ialonehavetobeartheblameofallthisconfusion，Whichourfriendhasincreasedbyhisunexpecteddissembling。
　　Speakthen，honour’dSir！fortoyoutheaffairIconfided。
　　Heapnotuppainandannoyance，butrathercompletethewholematter。
　　ForIsurelyinfutureshouldnotrespectyousohighly，Ifyouplaypracticaljokes，insteadofdisplayingtruewisdom。
　　Thereupontheworthypastorsmilinglyanswer’dWhatkindofwisdomcouldhaveextractedthecharmingconfessionOfthisgoodmaiden，andsohavereveal’dallhercharactertous？
　　Isnotyourcareconvertedatoncetopleasureandrapture？
　　Speakout，then，foryourself！WhyneedexplanationsfromothersHermannthensteppedforward，andgentlyaddress’dherasfollowsDonotrepentofyourtears，noryetofyourpassingaffliction。
　　Fortheyperfectmyhappiness。yourstoo，Ifainwouldconsider。
　　Icamenottothefountain，tohiresonobleamaidenAsaservant，Icametoseektowinyouaffections。
　　But，alas！mytimidgazehadnotstrengthtodiscoverYourheart’sleanings。itsawinyoureyebutafriendlyexpression，Whenyougreeteditoutofthetranquilfountain’sbrightmirror。