Fewthingssurpassoldwine；andtheymaypreachWhoplease，-themorebecausetheypreachinvain，-
　　Letushavewineandwomen，mirthandlaughter，Sermonsandsoda-waterthedayafter。
　　Man，beingreasonable，mustgetdrunk；
　　Thebestoflifeisbutintoxication：
　　Glory，thegrape，love，gold，inthesearesunkThehopesofallmen，andofeverynation；
　　Withouttheirsap，howbranchlesswerethetrunkOflife'sstrangetree，sofruitfulonoccasion：
　　Buttoreturn，-Getverydrunk；andwhenYouwakewithheadache，youshallseewhatthen。
　　Ringforyourvalet-bidhimquicklybringSomehockandsoda-water，thenyou'llknowApleasureworthyXerxesthegreatking；
　　Fornotthebless'dsherbet，sublimedwithsnow，Northefirstsparkleofthedesert-spring，NorBurgundyinallitssunsetglow，Afterlongtravel，ennui，love，orslaughter，Viewiththatdraughtofhockandsoda-water。
　　Thecoast-IthinkitwasthecoastthatWasjustdescribing-Yes，itwasthecoast-
　　Layatthisperiodquietasthesky，Thesandsuntumbled，thebluewavesuntost，Andallwasstillness，savethesea-bird'scry，Anddolphin'sleap，andlittlebillowcrostBysomelowrockorshelve，thatmadeitfretAgainsttheboundaryitscarcelywet。
　　Andforththeywander'd，hersirebeinggone，AsIhavesaid，uponanexpedition；
　　Andmother，brother，guardian，shehadnone，SaveZoe，who，althoughwithdueprecisionShewaitedonherladywiththesun，Thoughtdailyservicewasheronlymission，Bringingwarmwater，wreathingherlongtresses，Andaskingnowandthenforcast-offdresses。
　　Itwasthecoolinghour，justwhentheroundedRedsunsinksdownbehindtheazurehill，Whichthenseemsasifthewholeearthitbounded，Circlingallnature，hush'd，anddim，andstill，Withthefarmountain-crescenthalfsurroundedOnoneside，andthedeepseacalmandchillUpontheother，andtherosysky，Withonestarsparklingthroughitlikeaneye。
　　Andthustheywander'dforth，andhandinhand，Overtheshiningpebblesandtheshells，Glidedalongthesmoothandharden'dsand，AndinthewornandwildreceptaclesWork'dbythestorms，yetwork'dasitwereplann'd，Inhollowhalls，withsparryroofsandcells，Theyturn'dtorest；and，eachclasp'dbyanarm，Yieldedtothedeeptwilight'spurplecharm。
　　Theylook'duptothesky，whosefloatingglowSpreadlikearosyocean，vastandbright；
　　Theygazedupontheglitteringseabelow，Whencethebroadmoonrosecirclingintosight；
　　Theyheardthewave'ssplash，andthewindsolow，Andsaweachother'sdarkeyesdartinglightIntoeachother-and，beholdingthis，Theirlipsdrewnear，andclungintoakiss；
　　Along，longkiss，akissofyouth，andlove，Andbeauty，allconcentratinglikeraysIntoonefocus，kindledfromabove；
　　Suchkissesasbelongtoearlydays，Whereheart，andsoul，andsense，inconcertmove，Andtheblood'slava，andthepulseablaze，Eachkissaheart-quake，-forakiss'sstrength，Ithink，itmustbereckon'dbyitslength。
　　BylengthImeanduration；theirsenduredHeavenknowshowlong-nodoubttheyneverreckon'd；
　　Andiftheyhad，theycouldnothavesecuredThesumoftheirsensationstoasecond：
　　Theyhadnotspoken；buttheyfeltallured，Asiftheirsoulsandlipseachotherbeckon'd，Which，beingjoin'd，likeswarmingbeestheyclung-
　　Theirheartstheflowersfromwhencethehoneysprung。
　　Theywerealone，butnotaloneastheyWhoshutinchambersthinkitloneliness；
　　Thesilentocean，andthestarlightbay，Thetwilightglowwhichmomentlygrewless，Thevoicelesssandsanddroppingcaves，thatlayAroundthem，madethemtoeachotherpress，AsiftherewerenolifebeneaththeskySavetheirs，andthattheirlifecouldneverdie。
　　Theyfear'dnoeyesnorearsonthatlonebeach，Theyfeltnoterrorsfromthenight，theywereAllinalltoeachother：thoughtheirspeechWasbrokenwords，theythoughtalanguagethere，-
　　AndalltheburningtonguesthepassionsteachFoundinonesighthebestinterpreterOfnature'soracle-firstlove，-thatallWhichEvehasleftherdaughterssinceherfall。
　　Haiddespokenotofscruples，ask'dnovows，Noroffer'dany；shehadneverheardOfplightandpromisestobeaspouse，Orperilsbyalovingmaidincurr'd；
　　Shewasallwhichpureignoranceallows，Andflewtoheryoungmatelikeayoungbird；
　　And，neverhavingdreamtoffalsehood，sheHadnotonewordtosayofconstancy。
　　Sheloved，andwasbeloved-sheadored，Andshewasworshipp'd；afternature'sfashion，Theirintensesouls，intoeachotherpour'd，Ifsoulscoulddie，hadperish'dinthatpassion，-
　　Butbydegreestheirsenseswererestored，Againtobeo'ercome，againtodashon；
　　And，beating'gainsthisbosom，Haidee'sheartFeltasifnevermoretobeatapart。
　　Alas！theyweresoyoung，sobeautiful，Solonely，loving，helpless，andthehourWasthatinwhichtheheartisalwaysfull，And，havingo'eritselfnofurtherpower，Promptsdeedseternitycannotannul，ButpaysoffmomentsinanendlessshowerOfhell-fire-allpreparedforpeoplegivingPleasureorpaintooneanotherliving。
　　Alas！forJuanandHaidee！theywereSolovingandsolovely-tillthennever，Exceptingourfirstparents，suchapairHadruntheriskofbeingdamn'dforever；
　　AndHaidee，beingdevoutaswellasfair，Had，doubtless，heardabouttheStygianriver，Andhellandpurgatory-butforgotJustintheverycrisissheshouldnot。
　　Theylookuponeachother，andtheireyesGleaminthemoonlight；andherwhitearmclaspsRoundJuan'shead，andhisaroundherliesHalfburiedinthetresseswhichitgrasps；
　　Shesitsuponhisknee，anddrinkshissighs，Hehers，untiltheyendinbrokengasps；
　　Andthustheyformagroupthat'squiteantique，Halfnaked，loving，natural，andGreek。
　　Andwhenthosedeepandburningmomentspass'd，AndJuansunktosleepwithinherarms，Shesleptnot，butalltenderly，thoughfast，Sustain'dhisheaduponherbosom'scharms；
　　Andnowandthenhereyetoheaveniscast，Andthenonthepalecheekherbreastnowwarms，Pillow'donhero'erflowingheart，whichpantsWithallitgranted，andwithallitgrants。
　　Aninfantwhenitgazesonalight，Achildthemomentwhenitdrainsthebreast，AdevoteewhensoarstheHostinsight，AnArabwithastrangerforaguest，Asailorwhentheprizehasstruckinfight，Amiserfillinghismosthoardedchest，Feelrapture；butnotsuchtruejoyarereapingAstheywhowatcho'erwhattheylovewhilesleeping。
　　Forthereitliessotranquil，sobeloved，Allthatithathoflifewithusisliving；
　　Sogentle，stirless，helpless，andunmoved，Andallunconsciousofthejoy'tisgiving；
　　Allithathfelt，inflicted，pass'd，andproved，Hush'dintodepthsbeyondthewatcher'sdiving：
　　ThereliesthethingwelovewithallitserrorsAndallitscharms，likedeathwithoutitsterrors。
　　Theladywatch'dherlover-andthathourOfLove's，andNight's，andOcean'ssolitude，O'erflow'dhersoulwiththeirunitedpower；
　　AmidstthebarrensandandrockssorudeSheandherwave-wornlovehadmadetheirbower，Wherenoughtupontheirpassioncouldintrude，AndallthestarsthatcrowdedthebluespaceSawnothinghappierthanherglowingface。
　　Alas！theloveofwomen！itisknownTobealovelyandafearfulthing；
　　Foralloftheirsuponthatdieisthrown，Andif'tislost，lifehathnomoretobringTothembutmockeriesofthepastalone，Andtheirrevengeisasthetiger'sspring，Deadly，andquick，andcrushing；yet，asrealTortureistheirs，whattheyinflicttheyfeel。
　　Theyareright；forman，tomansooftunjust，Isalwayssotowomen；onesolebondAwaitsthem，treacheryisalltheirtrust；
　　Taughttoconceal，theirburstingheartsdespondOvertheiridol，tillsomewealthierlustBuystheminmarriage-andwhatrestsbeyond？
　　Athanklesshusband，nextafaithlesslover，Thendressing，nursing，praying，andall'sover。
　　Sometakealover，sometakedramsorprayers，Somemindtheirhousehold，othersdissipation，Somerunaway，andbutexchangetheircares，Losingtheadvantageofavirtuousstation；
　　Fewchangese'ercanbettertheiraffairs，Theirsbeinganunnaturalsituation，Fromthedullpalacetothedirtyhovel：
　　Someplaythedevil，andthenwriteanovel。
　　HaideewasNature'sbride，andknewnotthis；
　　HaideewasPassion'schild，bornwherethesunShowerstriplelight，andscorcheseventhekissOfhisgazelle-eyeddaughters；shewasoneMadebuttolove，tofeelthatshewashisWhowasherchosen：whatwassaidordoneElsewherewasnothing。Shehadnaughttofear，Hope，care，norlove，beyond，herheartbeathere。
　　Andoh！thatquickeningoftheheart，thatbeat！
　　Howmuchitcostsus！yeteachrisingthrobIsinitscauseasitseffectsosweet，ThatWisdom，everonthewatchtorobJoyofitsalchymy，andtorepeatFinetruths；evenConscience，too，hasatoughjobTomakeusunderstandeachgoodoldmaxim，Sogood-IwonderCastlereaghdon'ttax'em。
　　Andnow'twasdone-ontheloneshorewereplightedTheirhearts；thestars，theirnuptialtorches，shedBeautyuponthebeautifultheylighted：
　　Oceantheirwitness，andthecavetheirbed，Bytheirownfeelingshallow'dandunited，TheirpriestwasSolitude，andtheywerewed：
　　Andtheywerehappy，fortotheiryoungeyesEachwasanangel，andearthparadise。
　　Oh，Love！ofwhomgreatCaesarwasthesuitor，Titusthemaster，Antonytheslave，Horace，Catullus，scholars，Ovidtutor，Sapphothesageblue-stocking，inwhosegraveAllthosemayleapwhoratherwouldbeneuterLeucadia'srockstilloverlooksthewave-
　　Oh，Love！thouarttheverygodofevil，For，afterall，wecannotcalltheedevil。
　　Thoumak'stthechasteconnubialstateprecarious，Andjestestwiththebrowsofmightiestmen：
　　CaesarandPompey，Mahomet，Belisarius，Havemuchemploy'dthemuseofhistory'spen；
　　Theirlivesandfortuneswereextremelyvarious，SuchworthiesTimewillneverseeagain；
　　Yettothesefourinthreethingsthesameluckholds，Theyallwereheroes，conquerors，andcuckolds。
　　Thoumak'stphilosophers；there'sEpicurusAndAristippus，amaterialcrew！
　　WhotoimmoralcourseswouldallureusBytheoriesquitepracticabletoo；
　　Ifonlyfromthedeviltheywouldinsureus，Howpleasantwerethemaximnotquitenew，'Eat，drink，andlove，whatcantherestavailus？'
　　SosaidtheroyalsageSardanapalus。
　　ButJuan！hadhequiteforgottenJulia？
　　Andshouldhehaveforgottenhersosoon？
　　Ican'tbutsayitseemstomemosttrulyPerplexingquestion；but，nodoubt，themoonDoesthesethingsforus，andwhenevernewlyStrongpalpitationrises，'tisherboon，ElsehowthedevilisitthatfreshfeaturesHavesuchacharmforuspoorhumancreatures？
　　Ihateinconstancy-Iloathe，detest，Abhor，condemn，abjurethemortalmadeOfsuchquicksilverclaythatinhisbreastNopermanentfoundationcanbelaid；
　　Love，constantlove，hasbeenmyconstantguest，Andyetlastnight，beingatamasquerade，Isawtheprettiestcreature，freshfromMilan，Whichgavemesomesensationslikeavillain。
　　ButsoonPhilosophycametomyaid，Andwhisper'd，'Thinkofeverysacredtie！'
　　'Iwill，mydearPhilosophy！'Isaid，'Butthenherteeth，andthen，oh，Heaven！hereye！
　　I'lljustinquireifshebewifeormaid，Orneither-outofcuriosity。'
　　'Stop！'criedPhilosophy，withairsoGrecianThoughshewasmasquedthenasafairVenetian；
　　'Stop！'soIstopp'd-Buttoreturn：thatwhichMencallinconstancyisnothingmoreThanadmirationduewherenature'srichProfusionwithyoungbeautycoverso'erSomefavour'dobject；andasinthenicheAlovelystatuewealmostadore，ThissortofadorationoftherealIsbutaheighteningofthe'beauideal。'
　　'Tistheperceptionofthebeautiful，Afineextensionofthefaculties，Platonic，universal，wonderful，Drawnfromthestars，andfilter'dthroughtheskies，Withoutwhichlifewouldbeextremelydull；
　　Inshort，itistheuseofourowneyes，Withoneortwosmallsensesadded，justTohintthatfleshisform'doffierydust。
　　Yet'tisapainfulfeeling，andunwilling，ForsurelyifwealwayscouldperceiveInthesameobjectgracesquiteaskillingAswhensheroseuponuslikeanEve，'Twouldsaveusmanyaheartache，manyashillingForwemustgetthemanyhoworgrieve，Whereasifonesoleladypleasedforever，Howpleasantfortheheartaswellasliver！
　　Theheartislikethesky，apartofheaven，Butchangesnightandday，too，likethesky；
　　Nowo'eritcloudsandthundermustbedriven，Anddarknessanddestructionasonhigh：
　　Butwhenithathbeenscorch'd，andpierced，andriven，Itsstormsexpireinwater-drops；theeyePoursforthatlasttheheart'sbloodturn'dtotears，WhichmaketheEnglishclimateofouryears。
　　Theliveristhelazaretofbile，Butveryrarelyexecutesitsfunction，Forthefirstpassionstaystheresuchawhile，Thatalltherestcreepinandformajunction，Lifeknotsofvipersonadunghill'ssoil，-
　　Rage，fear，hate，jealousy，revenge，compunction，-
　　Sothatallmischiefsspringupfromthisentrail，Likeearthquakesfromthehiddenfirecall'd'central，'
　　Inthemeantime，withoutproceedingmoreInthisanatomy，I'vefinish'dnowTwohundredandoddstanzasasbefore，ThatbeingaboutthenumberI'llallowEachcantoofthetwelve，ortwenty-four；
　　And，layingdownmypen，Imakemybow，LeavingDonJuanandHaideetopleadForthemandtheirswithallwhodeigntoread。
　　CANTOTHETHIRD。
　　HAIL，Muse！etcetera-WeleftJuansleeping，Pillow'duponafairandhappybreast，Andwatch'dbyeyesthatneveryetknewweeping，Andlovedbyayoungheart，toodeeplyblestTofeelthepoisonthroughherspiritcreeping，Orknowwhorestedthere，afoetorest，Hadsoil'dthecurrentofhersinlessyears，Andturn'dherpureheart'spurestbloodtotears！
　　Oh，Love！whatisitinthisworldofoursWhichmakesitfataltobeloved？Ah，whyWithcypressbrancheshastthouWreathedthybowers，Andmadethybestinterpreterasigh？
　　Asthosewhodoteonodoursplucktheflowers，Andplacethemontheirbreast-butplacetodie-
　　ThusthefrailbeingswewouldfondlycherishArelaidwithinourbosomsbuttoperish。
　　Inherfirstpassionwomanlovesherlover，Inalltheothersallshelovesislove，Whichgrowsahabitshecanne'ergetover，Andfitsherloosely-likeaneasyglove，Asyoumayfind，whene'eryouliketoproveher：
　　Onemanaloneatfirstherheartcanmove；
　　Shethenprefershiminthepluralnumber，Notfindingthattheadditionsmuchencumber。
　　Iknownotifthefaultbemen'sortheirs；
　　Butonething'sprettysure；awomanplantedUnlessatoncesheplungeforlifeinprayers
　　Afteradecenttimemustbegallanted；
　　Although，nodoubt，herfirstofloveaffairsIsthattowhichherheartiswhollygranted；
　　Yettherearesome，theysay，whohavehadnone，Butthosewhohavene'erendwithonlyone。
　　'Tismelancholy，andafearfulsignOfhumanfrailty，folly，alsocrime，Thatloveandmarriagerarelycancombine，Althoughtheybothareborninthesameclime；
　　Marriagefromlove，likevinegarfromwine-
　　Asad，sour，soberbeverage-bytimeIssharpen'dfromitshighcelestialflavourDowntoaveryhomelyhouseholdsavour。
　　There'ssomethingofantipathy，as'twere，Betweentheirpresentandtheirfuturestate；
　　Akindofflatterythat'shardlyfairIsuseduntilthetrutharrivestoolate-
　　Yetwhatcanpeopledo，exceptdespair？
　　Thesamethingschangetheirnamesatsucharate；
　　Forinstance-passioninalover'sglorious，Butinahusbandispronounceduxorious。
　　Mengrowashamedofbeingsoveryfond；
　　TheysometimesalsogetalittletiredButthat，ofcourse，israre，andthendespond：
　　Thesamethingscannotalwaysbeadmired，Yet'tis'sonominatedinthebond，'
　　Thatbotharetiedtilloneshallhaveexpired。
　　Sadthought！tolosethespousethatwasadorningOurdays，andputone'sservantsintomourning。
　　There'sdoubtlesssomethingindomesticdoingsWhichforms，infact，truelove'santithesis；
　　Romancespaintatfulllengthpeople'swooings，Butonlygiveabustofmarriages；
　　Fornoonecaresformatrimonialcooings，There'snothingwronginaconnubialkiss：
　　Thinkyou，ifLaurahadbeenPetrarch'swife，Hewouldhavewrittensonnetsallhislife？
　　Alltragediesarefinish'dbyadeath，Allcomediesareendedbyamarriage；
　　Thefuturestatesofbotharelefttofaith，ForauthorsfeardescriptionmightdisparageTheworldstocomeofboth，orfallbeneath，Andthenbothworldswouldpunishtheirmiscarriage；
　　Soleavingeachtheirpriestandprayer-bookready，TheysaynomoreofDeathoroftheLady。
　　TheonlytwothatinmyrecollectionHavesungofheavenandhell，ormarriage，areDanteandMilton，andofboththeaffectionWashaplessintheirnuptials，forsomebarOffaultortemperruin'dtheconnectionSuchthings，infact，itdon'taskmuchtomar：
　　ButDante'sBeatriceandMilton'sEveWerenotdrawnfromtheirspouses，youconceive。
　　SomepersonssaythatDantemeanttheologyByBeatrice，andnotamistress-I，Althoughmyopinionmayrequireapology，Deemthisacommentator'sfantasy，UnlessindeeditwasfromhisownknowledgeheDecidedthus，andshow'dgoodreasonwhy；
　　IthinkthatDante'smoreabstruseecstaticsMeanttopersonifythemathematics。
　　HaideeandJuanwerenotmarried，butThefaultwastheirs，notmine；itisnotfair，Chastereader，then，inanywaytoputTheblameonme，unlessyouwishtheywere；
　　Thenifyou'dhavethemwedded，pleasetoshutThebookwhichtreatsofthiserroneouspair，Beforetheconsequencesgrowtooawful；
　　'Tisdangeroustoreadoflovesunlawful。
　　Yettheywerehappy，-happyintheillicitIndulgenceoftheirinnocentdesires；
　　Butmoreimprudentgrownwitheveryvisit，Haideeforgottheislandwashersire's；
　　Whenwehavewhatwelike，'tishardtomissit，Atleastinthebeginning，ereonetires；
　　Thusshecameoften，notamomentlosing，Whilstherpiraticalpapawascruising。
　　Letnothismodeofraisingcashseemstrange，Althoughhefleecedtheflagsofeverynation，ForintoaprimeministerbutchangeHistitle，and'tisnothingbuttaxation；
　　Buthe，moremodest，tookanhumblerrangeOflife，andinanhonestervocationPursuedo'erthehighseashiswateryjourney，Andmerelypractisedasasea-attorney。
　　Thegoodoldgentlemanhadbeendetain'dBywindsandwaves，andsomeimportantcaptures；
　　And，inthehopeofmore，atsearemain'd，Althoughasquallortwohaddamp'dhisraptures，Byswampingoneoftheprizes；hehadchain'dHisprisoners，dividingthemlikechaptersInnumber'dlots；theyallhadcuffsandcollars，Andaveragedeachfromtentoahundreddollars。
　　SomehedisposedofoffCapeMatapan，AmonghisfriendstheMainots；somehesoldTohisTuniscorrespondents，saveonemanToss'doverboardunsaleablebeingold；
　　Therest-savehereandtheresomericherone，Reservedforfutureransom-intheholdWerelink'dalike，asforthecommonpeopleheHadalargeorderfromtheDeyofTripoli。
　　Themerchandisewasservedinthesameway，PiecedoutfordifferentmartsintheLevant；
　　Exceptsomecertainportionsoftheprey，Lightclassicarticlesoffemalewant，Frenchstuffs，lace，tweezers，toothpicks，teapot，tray，GuitarsandcastanetsfromAlicant，Allwhichselectedfromthespoilhegathers，Robb'dforhisdaughterbythebestoffathers。
　　Amonkey，aDutchmastiff，amackaw，Twoparrots，withaPersiancatandkittens，Hechosefromseveralanimalshesaw-
　　Aterrier，too，whichoncehadbeenaBriton's，WhodyingonthecoastofIthaca，Thepeasantsgavethepoordumbthingapittance；
　　Thesetosecureinthisstrongblowingweather，Hecagedinonehugehamperaltogether。
　　Thenhavingsettledhismarineaffairs，Despatchingsinglecruisershereandthere，Hisvesselhavingneedofsomerepairs，HeshapedhiscoursetowherehisdaughterfairContinuedstillherhospitablecares；
　　Butthatpartofthecoastbeingshoalandbare，Androughwithreefswhichranoutmanyamile，Hisportlayontheothersideo'theisle。
　　Andtherehewentashorewithoutdelay，Havingnocustom-housenorquarantineToaskhimawkwardquestionsonthewayAboutthetimeandplacewherehehadbeen：
　　Helefthisshiptobehovedownnextday，Withorderstothepeopletocareen；
　　Sothatallhandswerebusybeyondmeasure，Ingettingoutgoods，ballast，guns，andtreasure。
　　ArrivingatthesummitofahillWhichoverlook'dthewhitewallsofhishome，Hestopp'd-WhatsingularemotionsfillTheirbosomswhohavebeeninducedtoroam！
　　Withflutteringdoubtsifallbewellorill-
　　Withloveformany，andwithfearsforsome；
　　Allfeelingswhicho'erleaptheyearslonglost，Andbringourheartsbacktotheirstarting-post。
　　Theapproachofhometohusbandsandtosires，Afterlongtravellingbylandorwater，Mostnaturallysomesmalldoubtinspires-
　　Afemalefamily'saseriousmatterNonetruststhesexmore，orsomuchadmires-
　　Buttheyhateflattery，soIneverflatter；
　　Wivesintheirhusbands'absencesgrowsubtler，Anddaughterssometimesrunoffwiththebutler。
　　AnhonestgentlemanathisreturnMaynothavethegoodfortuneofUlysses；
　　Notalllonematronsfortheirhusbandsmourn，Orshowthesamedisliketosuitors'kisses；
　　TheoddsarethathefindsahandsomeurnTohismemory-andtwoorthreeyoungmissesBorntosomefriend，whoholdshiswifeandriches，-
　　AndthathisArgus-biteshimbythebreeches。
　　Ifsingle，probablyhisplightedfairHasinhisabsenceweddedsomerichmiser；
　　Butallthebetter，forthehappypairMayquarrel，andtheladygrowingwiser，HemayresumehisamatorycareAscavalierservente，ordespiseher；
　　Andthathissorrowmaynotbeadumbone，WriteodesontheInconstancyofWoman。
　　Andoh！yegentlemenwhohavealreadySomechasteliaisonofthekind-ImeanAnhonestfriendshipwithamarriedlady-
　　TheonlythingofthissorteverseenTolast-ofallconnectionsthemoststeady，AndthetrueHymenthefirst'sbutascreen-
　　Yetforallthatkeepnottoolongaway，I'veknowntheabsentwrong'dfourtimesaday。
　　Lambro，oursea-solicitor，whohadMuchlessexperienceofdrylandthanocean，Onseeinghisownchimney-smoke，feltglad；
　　Butnotknowingmetaphysics，hadnonotionOfthetruereasonofhisnotbeingsad，Orthatofanyotherstrongemotion；
　　Helovedhischild，andwouldhaveweptthelossofher，Butknewthecausenomorethanaphilosopher。
　　Hesawhiswhitewallsshininginthesun，Hisgardentreesallshadowyandgreen；
　　Heheardhisrivulet'slightbubblingrun，Thedistantdog-bark；andperceivedbetweenTheumbrageofthewoodsocoolanddunThemovingfigures，andthesparklingsheenOfarmsintheEastallarm-andvariousdyesOfcolour'dgarbs，asbrightasbutterflies。
　　Andasthespotwheretheyappearhenears，Surprisedattheseunwontedsignsofidling，Hehears-alas！nomusicofthespheres，Butanunhallow'd，earthlysoundoffiddling！
　　Amelodywhichmadehimdoubthisears，Thecausebeingpasthisguessingorunriddling；
　　Apipe，too，andadrum，andshortlyafter，Amostunorientalroaroflaughter。
　　Andstillmorenearlytotheplaceadvancing，Descendingratherquicklythedeclivity，Throughthewavedbrancheso'erthegreenswardglancing，'Midstotherindicationsoffestivity，SeeingatroopofhisdomesticsdancingLikedervises，whoturnasonapivot，hePerceiveditwasthePyrrhicdancesomartial，TowhichtheLevantinesareverypartial。
　　AndfurtheronagroupofGreciangirls，Thefirstandtallestherwhitekerchiefwaving，Werestrungtogetherlikearowofpearls，Link'dhandinhand，anddancing；eachtoohavingDownherwhitenecklongfloatingauburncurlsTheleastofwhichwouldsettenpoetsraving；
　　Theirleadersang-andboundedtohersong，Withchoralstepandvoice，thevirginthrong。
　　Andhere，assembledcross-legg'droundtheirtrays，Smallsocialpartiesjustbeguntodine；
　　Pilausandmeatsofallsortsmetthegaze，AndflasksofSamianandofChianwine，Andsherbetcoolingintheporousvase；
　　Abovethemtheirdessertgrewonitsvine，Theorangeandpomegranatenoddingo'erDropp'dintheirlaps，scarcepluck'd，theirmellowstore。
　　Abandofchildren，roundasnow-whiteram，Therewreathehisvenerablehornswithflowers；
　　Whilepeacefulasifstillanunwean'dlamb，ThepatriarchoftheflockallgentlycowersHissoberhead，majesticallytame，Oreatsfromoutthepalm，orplayfullowersHisbrow，asifinacttobutt，andthenYieldingtotheirsmallhands，drawsbackagain。
　　Theirclassicalprofiles，andglitteringdresses，Theirlargeblackeyes，andsoftseraphiccheeks，Crimsonascleftpomegranates，theirlongtresses，Thegesturewhichenchants，theeyethatspeaks，Theinnocencewhichhappychildhoodblesses，MadequiteapictureoftheselittleGreeks；
　　SothatthephilosophicalbeholderSigh'dfortheirsakes-thattheyshoulde'ergrowolder。
　　Afar，adwarfbuffoonstoodtellingtalesToasedategreycircleofoldsmokers，Ofsecrettreasuresfoundinhiddenvales，OfwonderfulrepliesfromArabjokers，Ofcharmstomakegoodgoldandcurebadails，Ofrocksbewitch'dthatopentotheknockers，Ofmagicladieswho，byonesoleact，Transform'dtheirlordstobeastsbutthat'safact。
　　HerewasnolackofinnocentdiversionFortheimaginationorthesenses，Song，dance，wine，music，storiesfromthePersian，Allprettypastimesinwhichnooffenceis；
　　ButLambrosawallthesethingswithaversion，Perceivinginhisabsencesuchexpenses，Dreadingthatclimaxofallhumanills，Theinflammationofhisweeklybills。
　　Ah！whatisman？whatperilsstillenvironThehappiestmortalsevenafterdinner-
　　AdayofgoldfromoutanageofironIsallthatlifeallowstheluckiestsinner；
　　Pleasurewhene'ershesings，atleast'sasiren，Thatlures，toflayalive，theyoungbeginner；
　　Lambro'sreceptionathispeople'sbanquetWassuchasfireaccordstoawetblanket。
　　He-beingamanwhoseldomusedawordToomuch，andwishinggladlytosurpriseIngeneralhesurprisedmenwiththesword
　　Hisdaughter-hadnotsentbeforetoadviseOfhisarrival，sothatnoonestirr'd；
　　Andlonghepausedtore-assurehiseyesInfactmuchmoreastonish'dthandelighted，Tofindsomuchgoodcompanyinvited。
　　Hedidnotknowalas！howmenwilllie
　　ThatareportespeciallytheGreeks
　　Avouch'dhisdeathsuchpeopleneverdie，Andputhishouseinmourningseveralweeks，-
　　Butnowtheireyesandalsolipsweredry；
　　Thebloom，too，hadreturn'dtoHaidee'scheeks，Hertears，too，beingreturn'dintotheirfount，Shenowkepthouseuponherownaccount。
　　Henceallthisrice，meat，dancing，wine，andfiddling，Whichturn'dtheisleintoaplaceofpleasure；
　　Theservantsallweregettingdrunkoridling，Alifewhichmadethemhappybeyondmeasure。
　　Herfather'shospitalityseem'dmiddling，ComparedwithwhatHaideedidwithhistreasure；
　　'Twaswonderfulhowthingswentonimproving，Whileshehadnotonehourtosparefromloving。
　　PerhapsyouthinkinstumblingonthisfeastHeflewintoapassion，andinfactTherewasnomightyreasontobepleased；
　　Perhapsyouprophesysomesuddenact，Thewhip，therack，ordungeonattheleast，Toteachhispeopletobemoreexact，Andthat，proceedingataveryhighrate，Heshow'dtheroyalpenchantsofapirate。
　　You'rewrong-Hewasthemildestmanner'dmanThateverscuttledshiporcutathroat：
　　Withsuchtruebreedingofagentleman，Younevercoulddivinehisrealthought；
　　Nocourtiercould，andscarcelywomancanGirdmoredeceitwithinapetticoat；
　　Pityhelovedadventurouslife'svariety，Hewassogreatalosstogoodsociety。
　　Advancingtothenearestdinnertray，Tappingtheshoulderofthenighestguest，Withapeculiarsmile，which，bytheway，Bodednogood，whateveritexpress'd，Heask'dthemeaningofthisholiday；
　　ThevinousGreektowhomhehadaddress'dHisquestion，muchtoomerrytodivineThequestioner，fill'dupaglassofwine，Andwithoutturninghisfacetioushead，Overhisshoulder，withaBacchantair，Presentedtheo'erflowingcup，andsaid，'Talking'sdrywork，Ihavenotimetospare。'
　　Asecondhiccup'd，'Ouroldmaster'sdead，You'dbetteraskourmistresswho'shisheir。'
　　'Ourmistress！'quothathird：'Ourmistress！-pooh！-
　　Youmeanourmaster-nottheold，butnew。'
　　Theserascals，beingnewcomers，knewnotwhomTheythusaddress'd-andLambro'svisagefell-
　　Ando'erhiseyeamomentarygloomPass'd，buthestrovequitecourteouslytoquellTheexpression，andendeavouringtoresumeHissmile，requestedoneofthemtotellThenameandqualityofhisnewpatron，Whoseem'dtohaveturn'dHaideeintoamatron。
　　'Iknownot，'quoththefellow，'whoorwhatHeis，norwhencehecame-andlittlecare；
　　ButthisIknow，thatthisroastcapon'sfat，Andthatgoodwinene'erwash'ddownbetterfare；
　　Andifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththat，Directyourquestionstomyneighbourthere；
　　He'llanswerallforbetterorforworse，Fornonelikesmoretohearhimselfconverse。'
　　IsaidthatLambrowasamanofpatience，Andcertainlyheshow'dthebestofbreeding，WhichscarceevenFrance，theparagonofnations，E'ersawhermostpoliteofsonsexceeding；
　　Heborethesesneersagainsthisnearrelations，Hisownanxiety，hisheart，too，bleeding，Theinsults，too，ofeveryservileglutton，Whoallthetimewaseatinguphismutton。
　　Nowinapersonusedtomuchcommand-
　　Tobidmencome，andgo，andcomeagain-
　　Toseehisordersdone，too，outofhand-
　　Whetherthewordwasdeath，orbutthechain-
　　Itmayseemstrangetofindhismannersbland；
　　Yetsuchthingsare，whichIcannotexplain，ThoughdoubtlesshewhocancommandhimselfIsgoodtogovern-almostasaGuelf。
　　Notthathewasnotsometimesrashorso，Butneverinhisrealandseriousmood；
　　Thencalm，concentrated，andstill，andslow，Helaycoil'dliketheboainthewood；
　　Withhimitneverwasawordandblow，Hisangrywordonceo'er，heshednoblood，Butinhissilencetherewasmuchtorue，Andhisoneblowleftlittleworkfortwo。
　　Heask'dnofurtherquestions，andproceededOntothehouse，butbyaprivateway，Sothatthefewwhomethimhardlyheeded，Solittletheyexpectedhimthatday；
　　IflovepaternalinhisbosompleadedForHaidee'ssake，ismorethanIcansay，Butcertainlytoonedeem'ddead，returning，Thisrevelseem'dacuriousmodeofmourning。
　　IfallthedeadcouldnowreturntolifeWhichGodforbid！orsome，oragreatmany，Forinstance，ifahusbandorhiswifeNuptialexamplesareasgoodasany，Nodoubtwhate'ermightbetheirformerstrife，Thepresentweatherwouldbemuchmorerainy-
　　TearsshedintothegraveoftheconnectionWouldsharemostprobablyitsresurrection。
　　Heenter'dinthehousenomorehishome，Athingtohumanfeelingsthemosttrying，Andharderforthehearttoovercome，Perhaps，thaneventhementalpangsofdying；
　　Tofindourhearthstoneturn'dintoatomb，AndrounditsoncewarmprecinctspalelylyingTheashesofourhopes，isadeepgrief，Beyondasinglegentleman'sbelief。
　　Heenter'dinthehouse-hishomenomore，Forwithoutheartsthereisnohome；andfeltThesolitudeofpassinghisowndoorWithoutawelcome；therehelonghaddwelt，TherehisfewpeacefuldaysTimehadswepto'er，TherehiswornbosomandkeeneyewouldmeltOvertheinnocenceofthatsweetchild，Hisonlyshrineoffeelingsundefiled。
　　Hewasamanofastrangetemperament，Ofmilddemeanourthoughofsavagemood，Moderateinallhishabits，andcontentWithtemperanceinpleasure，asinfood，Quicktoperceive，andstrongtobear，andmeantForsomethingbetter，ifnotwhollygood；
　　Hiscountry'swrongsandhisdespairtosaveherHadstunghimfromaslavetoanenslaver。
　　Theloveofpower，andrapidgainofgold，Thehardnessbylonghabitudeproduced，Thedangerouslifeinwhichhehadgrownold，Themercyhehadgrantedoftabused，Thesightshewasaccustom'dtobehold，Thewildseas，andwildmenwithwhomhecruised，Hadcosthisenemiesalongrepentance，Andmadehimagoodfriend，butbadacquaintance。
　　ButsomethingofthespiritofoldGreeceFlash'do'erhissoulafewheroicrays，SuchaslitonwardtotheGoldenFleeceHispredecessorsintheColchiandays；
　　Tistruehehadnoardentloveforpeace-
　　Alas！hiscountryshow'dnopathtopraise：
　　HatetotheworldandwarwitheverynationHewaged，invengeanceofherdegradation。
　　Stillo'erhismindtheinfluenceoftheclimeSheditsIonianelegance，whichshow'dItspowerunconsciouslyfullmanyatime，-
　　Atasteseeninthechoiceofhisabode，Aloveofmusicandofscenessublime，Apleasureinthegentlestreamthatflow'dPasthimincrystal，andajoyinflowers，Bedew'dhisspiritinhiscalmerhours。
　　Butwhatsoe'erhehadoflovereposedOnthatbeloveddaughter；shehadbeenTheonlythingwhichkepthisheartunclosedAmidstthesavagedeedshehaddoneandseen；
　　Alonelypureaffectionunopposed：
　　TherewantedbutthelossofthistoweanHisfeelingsfromallmilkofhumankindness，AndturnhimliketheCyclopsmadwithblindness。
　　ThecublesstigressinherjungleragingIsdreadfultotheshepherdandtheflock；
　　TheoceanwhenitsyeastywariswagingIsawfultothevesselneartherock；
　　Butviolentthingswillsoonerbearassuaging，Theirfurybeingspentbyitsownshock，Thanthestern，single，deep，andwordlessireOfastronghumanheart，andinasire。
　　ItisahardalthoughacommoncaseTofindourchildrenrunningrestive-theyInwhomourbrightestdayswewouldretrace，Ourlittleselvesre-form'dinfinerclay，Justasoldageiscreepingonapace，Andcloudscomeo'erthesunsetofourday，Theykindlyleaveus，thoughnotquitealone，Butingoodcompany-thegoutorstone。
　　YetafinefamilyisafinethingProvidedtheydon'tcomeinafterdinner；
　　'TisbeautifultoseeamatronbringHerchildrenupifnursingthemdon'tthinher；
　　Likecherubsroundanaltar-piecetheyclingTothefire-sideasighttotouchasinner。
　　AladywithherdaughtersorherniecesShineslikeaguineaandseven-shillingpieces。
　　OldLambropass'dunseenaprivategate，Andstoodwithinhishallateventide；
　　MeantimetheladyandherloversateAtwassailintheirbeautyandtheirpride：
　　AnivoryinlaidtablespreadwithstateBeforethem，andfairslavesoneveryside；
　　Gems，gold，andsilver，form'dtheservicemostly，Motherofpearlandcoralthelesscostly。
　　Thedinnermadeaboutahundreddishes；
　　Lambandpistachionuts-inshort，allmeats，Andsaffronsoups，andsweetbreads；andthefishesWereofthefinestthate'erflouncedinnets，DresttoaSybarite'smostpamper'dwishes；
　　ThebeveragewasvarioussherbetsOfraisin，orange，andpomegranatejuice，Squeezedthroughtherind，whichmakesitbestforuse。
　　Thesewererangedround，eachinitscrystalewer，Andfruits，anddate-breadloavesclosedtherepast，AndMocha'sberry，fromArabiapure，InsmallfineChinacups，cameinatlast；
　　GoldcupsoffiligreemadetosecureThehandfromburningunderneaththemplaced，Cloves，cinnamon，andsaffrontoowereboil'dUpwiththecoffee，whichIthinktheyspoil'd。
　　Thehangingsoftheroomweretapestry，madeOfvelvetpanels，eachofdifferenthue，Andthickwithdamaskflowersofsilkinlaid；
　　Androundthemranayellowbordertoo；
　　Theupperborder，richlywrought，display'd，Embroider'ddelicatelyo'erwithblue，SoftPersiansentences，inlilacletters，Frompoets，orthemoraliststheirbetters。
　　TheseOrientalwritingsonthewall，Quitecommoninthosecountries，areakindOfmonitorsadaptedtorecall，LikeskullsatMemphianbanquets，tothemindThewordswhichshookBelshazzarinhishall，Andtookhiskingdomfromhim：Youwillfind，Thoughsagesmaypourouttheirwisdom'streasure，ThereisnosternermoralistthanPleasure。
　　Abeautyattheseason'sclosegrownhectic，Ageniuswhohasdrunkhimselftodeath，Araketurn'dmethodistic，orEclecticForthat'sthenametheyliketopraybeneath-
　　Butmost，analdermanstruckapoplectic，Arethingsthatreallytakeawaythebreath，-
　　Andshowthatlatehours，wine，andloveareableTodonotmuchlessdamagethanthetable。
　　HaideeandJuancarpetedtheirfeetOncrimsonsatin，border'dwithpaleblue；
　　TheirsofaoccupiedthreepartscompleteOftheapartment-andappear'dquitenew；
　　Thevelvetcushionsforathronemoremeet
　　Werescarlet，fromwhoseglowingcentregrewAsunemboss'dingold，whoseraysoftissue，Meridian-like，wereseenalllighttoissue。
　　Crystalandmarble，plateandporcelain，Haddonetheirworkofsplendour；IndianmatsAndPersiancarpets，whichtheheartbledtostain，Overthefloorswerespread；gazellesandcats，Anddwarfsandblacks，andsuchlikethings，thatgainTheirbreadasministersandfavouritesthat'sTosay，bydegradationmingledthereAsplentifulasinacourt，orfair。
　　Therewasnowantofloftymirrors，andThetables，mostofebonyinlaidWithmotherofpearlorivory，stoodathand，Orwereoftortoise-shellorrarewoodsmade，Frettedwithgoldorsilver：-bycommand，ThegreaterpartofthesewerereadyspreadWithviandsandsherbetsinice-andwine-
　　Keptforallcomersatallhourstodine。
　　OfallthedressesIselectHaidee's：
　　Sheworetwojelicks-onewasofpaleyellow；
　　Ofazure，pink，andwhitewasherchemise-
　　'Neathwhichherbreastheavedlikealittlebillow；
　　Withbuttonsform'dofpearlsaslargeaspeas，Allgoldandcrimsonshoneherjelick'sfellow，Andthestripedwhitegauzebaracanthatboundher，Likefleecycloudsaboutthemoon，flow'droundher。
　　Onelargegoldbraceletclasp'deachlovelyarm，Lockless-sopliablefromthepuregoldThatthehandstretch'dandshutitwithoutharm，Thelimbwhichitadorn'ditsonlymould；
　　Sobeautiful-itsveryshapewouldcharm；
　　And，clingingasifloathtoloseitshold，ThepurestoreenclosedthewhitestskinThate'erbypreciousmetalwasheldin。
　　Around，asprincessofherfather'sland，Alikegoldbaraboveherinsteproll'dAnnouncedherrank；twelveringswereonherhand；
　　Herhairwasstarr'dwithgems；herveil'sfinefoldBelowherbreastwasfasten'dwithabandOflavishpearls，whoseworthcouldscarcebetold；
　　HerorangesilkfullTurkishtrousersfurl'dAbouttheprettiestankleintheworld。
　　Herhair'slongauburnwavesdowntoherheelFlow'dlikeanAlpinetorrentwhichthesunDyeswithhismorninglight，-andwouldconcealHerpersonifallow'datlargetorun，AndstilltheyseemresentfullytofeelThesilkenfillet'scurb，andsoughttoshunTheirbondswhene'ersomeZephyrcaughtbeganToofferhisyoungpinionasherfan。
　　Roundhershemadeanatmosphereoflife，Theveryairseem'dlighterfromhereyes，Theyweresosoftandbeautiful，andrifeWithallwecanimagineoftheskies，AndpureasPsycheereshegrewawife-
　　Toopureevenforthepuresthumanties；
　　HeroverpoweringpresencemadeyoufeelItwouldnotbeidolatrytokneel。
　　Hereyelashes，thoughdarkasnight，weretingedItisthecountry'scustom，butinvain；
　　Forthoselargeblackeyesweresoblacklyfringed，Theglossyrebelsmock'dthejettystain，Andintheirnativebeautystoodavenged：
　　Hernailsweretouch'dwithhenna；butagainThepowerofartwasturn'dtonothing，forTheycouldnotlookmorerosythanbefore。
　　ThehennashouldbedeeplydyedtomakeTheskinrelievedappearmorefairlyfair；
　　Shehadnoneedofthis，dayne'erwillbreakOnmountaintopsmoreheavenlywhitethanher：
　　Theeyemightdoubtifitwerewellawake，Shewassolikeavision；Imighterr，ButShakspearealsosays，'tisverysilly'Togildrefinedgold，orpaintthelily'
　　Juanhadonashawlofblackandgold，Butawhitebaracan，andsotransparentThesparklinggemsbeneathyoumightbehold，Likesmallstarsthroughthemilkywayapparent；
　　Histurban，furl'dinmanyagracefulfold，AnemeraldaigrettewithHaidee'shairin'tSurmountedasitsclasp-aglowingcrescent，Whoseraysshoneevertrembling，butincessant。
　　Andnowtheyweredivertedbytheirsuite，Dwarfs，dancinggirls，blackeunuchs，andapoet，Whichmadetheirnewestablishmentcomplete；
　　Thelastwasofgreatfame，andlikedtoshowit：
　　Hisversesrarelywantedtheirduefeet；
　　Andforhistheme-heseldomsungbelowit，Hebeingpaidtosatirizeorflatter，Asthepsalmsays，'inditingagoodmatter。'
　　Hepraisedthepresent，andabusedthepast，Reversingthegoodcustomofolddays，AnEasternanti-jacobinatlastHeturn'd，preferringpuddingtonopraise-
　　Forsomefewyearshislothadbeeno'ercastByhisseemingindependentinhislays，ButnowhesungtheSultanandthePachaWithtruthlikeSouthey，andwithverselikeCrashaw。
　　Hewasamanwhohadseenmanychanges，Andalwayschangedastrueasanyneedle；
　　Hispolarstarbeingonewhichratherranges，Andnotthefix'd-heknewthewaytowheedle：
　　Sovilehe'scapedthedoomwhichoftavenges；
　　Andbeingfluentsaveindeedwhenfee'dill，Heliedwithsuchafervourofintention-
　　Therewasnodoubtheearn'dhislaureatepension。
　　Buthehadgenius，-whenaturncoathasit，The'Vatesirritabilis'takescareThatwithoutnoticefewfullmoonsshallpassit；
　　Evengoodmenliketomakethepublicstare：-
　　Buttomysubject-letmesee-whatwasit？-
　　Oh！-thethirdcanto-andtheprettypair-
　　Theirloves，andfeasts，andhouse，anddress，andmodeOflivingintheirinsularabode。
　　Theirpoet，asadtrimmer，butnolessIncompanyaverypleasantfellow，HadbeenthefavouriteoffullmanyamessOfmen，andmadethemspeecheswhenhalfmellow；
　　Andthoughhismeaningtheycouldrarelyguess，Yetstilltheydeign'dtohiccuportobellowThegloriousmeedofpopularapplause，Ofwhichthefirstne'erknowsthesecondcause。
　　Butnowbeingliftedintohighsociety，Andhavingpick'dupseveraloddsandendsOffreethoughtsinhistravelsforvariety，Hedeem'd，beinginaloneisle，amongfriends，That，withoutanydangerofariot，heMightforlonglyingmakehimselfamends；
　　And，singingashesunginhiswarmyouth，Agreetoashortarmisticewithtruth。
　　Hehadtravell'd'mongsttheArabs，Turks，andFranks，Andknewtheself-lovesofthedifferentnations；
　　Andhavinglivedwithpeopleofallranks，Hadsomethingreadyuponmostoccasions-
　　Whichgothimafewpresentsandsomethanks。
　　Hevariedwithsomeskillhisadulations；
　　To'doatRomeasRomansdo，'apieceOfconductwaswhichheobservedinGreece。
　　Thus，usually，whenhewasask'dtosing，Hegavethedifferentnationssomethingnational；
　　'Twasallthesametohim-'Godsavetheking，'
　　Or'Caira，'accordingtothefashionall：
　　Hismusemadeincrementofanything，Fromthehighlyricdowntothelowrational：
　　IfPindarsanghorse-races，whatshouldhinderHimselffrombeingaspliableasPindar？
　　InFrance，forinstance，hewouldwriteachanson；
　　InEnglandasixcantoquartotale；
　　InSpain，he'dmakeaballadorromanceonThelastwar-muchthesameinPortugal；
　　InGermany，thePegasushe'dpranceonWouldbeoldGoethe'sseewhatsaysDeStael；
　　InItalyhe'dapethe'Trecentisti；'
　　InGreece，hesingsomesortofhymnlikethist'ye：
　　THEISLESOFGREECE。
　　TheislesofGreece，theIslesofGreece！
　　WhereburningSappholovedandsung，Wheregrewtheartsofwarandpeace，WhereDelosrose，andPhoebussprung！
　　Eternalsummergildsthemyet，Butall，excepttheirsun，isset。
　　TheScianandtheTeianmuse，Thehero'sharp，thelover'slute，Havefoundthefameyourshoresrefuse；
　　TheirplaceofbirthaloneismuteTosoundswhichechofurtherwestThanyoursires''IslandsoftheBlest。'
　　ThemountainslookonMarathon-
　　AndMarathonlooksonthesea；
　　Andmusingthereanhouralone，Idream'dthatGreecemightstillbefree；
　　ForstandingonthePersians'grave，Icouldnotdeemmyselfaslave。
　　AkingsateontherockybrowWhichlookso'ersea-bornSalamis；
　　Andships，bythousands，laybelow，Andmeninnations；-allwerehis！
　　Hecountedthematbreakofday-
　　Andwhenthesunsetwherewerethey？
　　Andwherearethey？andwhereartthou，Mycountry？OnthyvoicelessshoreTheheroiclayistunelessnow-
　　Theheroicbosombeatsnomore！
　　Andmustthylyre，solongdivine，Degenerateintohandslikemine？
　　'Tissomething，inthedearthoffame，Thoughlink'damongafetter'drace，Tofeelatleastapatriot'sshame，EvenasIsing，suffusemyface；
　　Forwhatisleftthepoethere？
　　ForGreeksablush-forGreeceatear。
　　Mustwebutweepo'erdaysmoreblest？
　　Mustwebutblush？-Ourfathersbled。
　　Earth！renderbackfromoutthybreastAremnantofourSpartandead！
　　Ofthethreehundredgrantbutthree，TomakeanewThermopylae！
　　What，silentstill？andsilentall？
　　Ah！no；-thevoicesofthedeadSoundlikeadistanttorrent'sfall，Andanswer，'Letonelivinghead，Butonearise，-wecome，wecome！'
　　'Tisbutthelivingwhoaredumb。
　　Invain-invain：strikeotherchords；
　　FillhighthecupwithSamianwine！
　　LeavebattlestotheTurkishhordes，AndshedthebloodofScio'svine！
　　Hark！risingtotheignoblecall-
　　HowanswerseachboldBacchanal！
　　YouhavethePyrrhicdanceasyet，WhereisthePyrrhicphalanxgone？
　　Oftwosuchlessons，whyforgetThenoblerandthemanlierone？
　　YouhavethelettersCadmusgave-
　　Thinkyehemeantthemforaslave？
　　FillhighthebowlwithSamianwine！
　　Wewillnotthinkofthemeslikethese！
　　ItmadeAnacreon'ssongdivine：
　　Heserved-butservedPolycrates-
　　Atyrant；butourmastersthenWerestill，atleast，ourcountrymen。
　　ThetyrantoftheChersoneseWasfreedom'sbestandbravestfriend；
　　ThattyrantwasMiltiades！
　　Oh！thatthepresenthourwouldlendAnotherdespotofthekind！
　　Suchchainsashisweresuretobind。
　　FillhighthebowlwithSamianwine！
　　OnSuli'srock，andParga'sshore，ExiststheremnantofalineSuchastheDoricmothersbore；
　　Andthere，perhaps，someseedissown，TheHeracleidanbloodmightown。
　　TrustnotforfreedomtotheFranks-
　　Theyhaveakingwhobuysandsells；
　　Innativeswords，andnativeranks，Theonlyhopeofcouragedwells；
　　ButTurkishforce，andLatinfraud，Wouldbreakyourshield，howeverbroad。
　　FillhighthebowlwithSamianwine！
　　Ourvirginsdancebeneaththeshade-
　　Iseetheirgloriousblackeyesshine；
　　Butgazingoneachglowingmaid，Myowntheburningtear-droplaves，TothinksuchbreastsmustsuckleslavesPlacemeonSunium'smarbledsteep，Wherenothing，savethewavesandI，Mayhearourmutualmurmurssweep；
　　There，swan-like，letmesinganddie：
　　Alandofslavesshallne'erbemine-
　　DashdownyoncupofSamianwine！
　　Thussung，orwould，orcould，orshouldhavesung，ThemodernGreek，intolerableverse；
　　IfnotlikeOrpheusquite，whenGreecewasyoung，Yetinthesetimeshemighthavedonemuchworse：
　　Hisstraindisplay'dsomefeeling-rightorwrong；
　　Andfeeling，inapoet，isthesourceOfothers'feeling；buttheyaresuchliars，Andtakeallcolours-likethehandsofdyers。
　　Butwordsarethings，andasmalldropofink，Fallinglikedew，uponathought，producesThatwhichmakesthousands，perhapsmillions，think；
　　'Tisstrange，theshortestletterwhichmanusesInsteadofspeech，mayformalastinglinkOfages；towhatstraitsoldTimereducesFrailman，whenpaper-evenaraglikethis，Surviveshimself，histomb，andallthat'shis。
　　Andwhenhisbonesaredust，hisgraveablank，Hisstation，generation，evenhisnation，Becomeathing，ornothing，savetorankInchronologicalcommemoration，SomedullMS。oblivionlonghassank，Orgravenstonefoundinabarrack'sstationIndiggingthefoundationofacloset，Mayturnhisnameup，asararedeposit。
　　Andglorylonghasmadethesagessmile；
　　'Tissomething，nothing，words，illusion，wind-
　　Dependingmoreuponthehistorian'sstyleThanonthenameapersonleavesbehind：
　　TroyowestoHomerwhatwhistowestoHoyle：
　　ThepresentcenturywasgrowingblindTothegreatMarlborough'sskillingivingknocks，UntilhislatelifebyArchdeaconCoxe。
　　Milton'stheprinceofpoets-sowesay；
　　Alittleheavy，butnolessdivine：
　　Anindependentbeinginhisday-
　　Learn'd，pious，temperateinloveandwine；
　　But，hislifefallingintoJohnson'sway，We'retoldthisgreathighpriestofalltheNineWaswhiptatcollege-aharshsire-oddspouse，ForthefirstMrs。Miltonlefthishouse。