Georgie，comehome！——Toparents，brother，sisterThyplaceisvacantinthislonelyhall，Whereshinestheriverthroughthe"JeannieVista，"
　　Whiletwilightshadowslengthenonthewall：
　　Ourspiritsfalteratthecloseofday，Andwearynightmovestardilyaway.
　　Georgie，comehome！——ThewindsandwavesaresingingThemournfulmusicoftheirpartingsong，Tosoulandsensethesadforbodingbringing，Someilldetainstheeinthetownsolong：
　　Oh，thatthemornmaydissipatethefear，Andbringgoodtidingsofmydaughterdear！
　　Georgie，comehome！——Theforestleavesarefalling，Anddrearyvisionsinthyabsencecome;
　　ThefountainonthehillinvainiscallingThee，mybelovedone，tothywoodlandhome.
　　AndIimagineeverypassingbreezeWhispersthynameamongthemoaningtrees！
　　Georgie，comehome！——ThygentlelookcanbanishThegatheringgloomroundthisoncecheerfulhearth;
　　Inthysweetpresenceallourcarewillvanish，Andsorrowsoftenintomellowmirth.
　　Return，mydarling，nevermoretoroam：
　　HeartoftheHighlands！——Georgie，dear，comehome！
　　SongoftheSewing—MachineI’mtheIronNeedle—Woman！
　　Wroughtofsternerstuffthanclay;
　　And，unlikethedrudgeshuman，Neverwearynightorday;
　　Neversheddingtearsofsorrow，Nevermourningfriendsuntrue，Nevercaringforthemorrow，Neverbeggingworktodo.
　　Povertybringsnodisaster！
　　MerrilyIglidealong，Fornothankless，sordidmaster，Everseekstodomewrong：
　　Noextortionersoppressme，NoinsultingwordsIdread——
　　I’venochildrentodistressmeWithunceasingcriesforbread.
　　I’mofhardyformandfeature，Forenduranceframedaright;
　　I’mnotpalemisfortune’screature，Doomedlife’sbattleheretofight：
　　Mine’sasongofcheerfulmeasure，Andnounder—currentsflowTodestroythethrobofpleasureWhichthepoorsoseldomknow.
　　InthehallIholdmystation，Withthewealthyonesofearth，WhocommendmetothenationForeconomyandworth，Whileunpaidthefemalelabor，Intheattic—chamberlone，WherethesmileoffriendorneighborNeverforamomentshone.
　　MycreationisablessingTotheindigentsecured，BanishingthecaresdistressingWhichsomanyhaveendured：
　　Minearesinewssuperhuman，Ribsofoakandnervesofsteel——
　　I’mtheIronNeedle—WomanBorntotoilandnottofeel.
　　MyLadyWaitsforMe.
　　SuggestedbyapopularGermanmelody.
　　Myladywaits！——’TisnowthehourWhenmornunbarshergates！——
　　MyvesselglidesbeneaththetowerWherenowmyladywaits.
　　Hersignalfluttersfromthewall，Abovethefriendlysea！
　　Ilifebuttoobeyhercall！
　　Myladywaitsforme.
　　Myladywaits——formeshewaits，Whilemorningopeshergoldengates.
　　Myladywaits！——NofairerflowerE’erdeck’dthefloralgrove，Thanshe，theprideofhallandbower，Theladyofmylove！
　　Theeasternhillsarefleckedwithlight，Theland—breezecurlsthesea！
　　Byloveandtruthsustained，forflight，Myladywaitsforme.
　　Myladywaits——formeshewaits，Whilemorningopeshergoldengates.
　　Music.
　　Thewind—harphasmusicitmoanstothetree，Andsohastheshellthatcomplainstothesea，Thelarkthatsingsmerrilyoverthelea，Thereedoftherudeshepherdboy！
　　Werevelinmusicwhendayhasbegun，Whenrock—fountainsgushintogleeastheyrun，Andstarsofthemornsingtheirhymnstothesun，Whobrightensthehill—topswithjoy！
　　Thespiritofmelodyfloatsintheair，Herinstrumentstuningtoharmonythere，Oursensesbeguilingfromsorrowandcare，Inblessingssentdownfromabove！
　　ButNaturehasmusicfarmoretomychoice——
　　Andallinherexquisitechangesrejoice！
　　NotonesthrillmyheartlikethedearhumanvoiceWhenbreathedbythebeingIlove！
　　TheMillionaire.
　　IntheuppercirclesMovesafamousmanWhohashadnoequalSincetheworldbegan.
　　HewasonceabrokerDownbytheexchange;
　　Heisnowanabob——
　　Don’tyouthinkitstrange？
　　Inhislowbackoffice，NeartheBowlingGreen，WithhisbrotherbrokersHewasoftenseen;——
　　Shavinganddiscounting，Dabblinginthestocks，HeachievedafortuneOfamillionROCKS！’
　　NextheformedamarriageWithaladyfair，AndhissplendidcarriageBowledaboutTHEsquare，WherehisspaciousmansionLikeapalacestood，EnviedandadmiredBythemultitude.
　　ThenhetookthetourOfthecontinent，BearerofdispatchesFromthePresident：
　　AlegationbuttonBypermissionwore，Andbecamethatworthy，Anofficialbore.
　　Charmedwithforeigncountries，Lotsofcointospend，HeahouseinLondonTookatheWestEnd，Wherehedweltaseason，Andingrandeurshone，ButtoallthebeaumondeUtterlyunknown.
　　Englandthenwas"foggy，AndsocietyTooaristocratic"
　　Forhis——pedigree：
　　SohecrossedthechannelToescapetheBLUES，AndbecametheidolOftheparvenues.
　　"Dear，delightfulParis！"
　　Hewouldoftensay：
　　"EveryearthlypleasureOnecanhavefor——pay.
　　Wealthgiveshighposition;
　　Butwhenmoney’stight，Manisatadiscount，Anditserveshimright."
　　AfteryearsofstudyHowtocutadash，HecamehomeembellishedWithahuge——moustache！
　　Nowheisalion，Alltherageuptown，AndgivesgorgeouspartiesSupervisedby——Brown！
　　ThealmightydollarIs，nodoubt，divine，AndheworshipsdailyAtthatnobleshrine;
　　Fashionishisidol，Moneyishisgod，AndtheybothtogetherRulehimlikearod.
　　Books，andbusts，andpictures，Arewithhimacard——
　　WhileabroadheboughtthemCheaply——bytheyard！
　　Buthissumptuousdinners，Toaturnquiteright，Withhisbooncompanions，Arehischiefdelight.
　　Theehiswitandwassail，Liketwin—currentsflowInhisneweststories，Published——longago.
　　HisenchantedhearersGiggletilltheyweep，AsitistheirdutyTillthey——fallasleep.
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　　OnhiscarriagepanelIsablazonedcrest，WithaLatinmottoGivenhim——injest.
　　Hisblackcoachandfootman，Dressedinlivery，EverydayatStewart’sManycrowdtosee.
　　****
　　Well——inupper—ten—domLethimrestinpeace，AndmayhisinvestmentsCent，percent，increase：
　　ThoughonearthfornooneCaresthemillionaire，SodoesNOTexactlyHisdevoted——heir！
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　　There’sausefulmoralWovenwithmyrhyme，WhichmaybeconsideredAt——someothertime：
　　Crockeryisnotporcelain——
　　Itismerelydelf——
　　AndthekindmostcommonIsthemanhimself.
　　InMemoryofCharlesH.Sandford.
　　Hedied，ashehadlived，beloved，Withoutanenemyonearth;
　　InwordanddeedhebreathedandmovedThesoulofhonorandofworth：
　　Hishandwasopenastheday，Hisbearinghigh，hisnaturebrave;
　　And，whenfromlifehepassedaway，Ourheartswentwithhimtothegrave.
　　WhatdesolationfilledourhomeWhendeathfromusourtreasurebore！——
　　Oh！forthebetterworldtocomeWhereweshallmeettopartnomore！
　　ThehopeofTHATsustainsusnow，InTHATwetrustonbendedknee，WhilethusaroundhisfadedbrowWetwinethewreathofmemory.
　　Seventy—Six.
　　BeforetheBattle.
　　TheclarioncalloflibertyRingsonthestartledgales！
　　TherisinghillsreverberateTherisingofthevales！
　　ThroughallthelandthethrillingshoutSwiftasanarrowgoes！
　　Columbia’schampionsarmandoutTobattlewithherfoes！
　　AftertheBattleThebugle—songofvictoryIsvocalintheair！
　　Thestrains，bywarrior—voicesbreathed，Areechoedbythefair！
　　Theeagle，withthewreath，blood—bought，Soarsproudlytothesun，Proclaimingthe"goodfightisfought，Andthegreatvictorywon！"
　　AParody.
　　OnoldLongIsland’ssea—girtshoreWecaughtacodtheotherday;
　　Heneverhadbeentherebefore，Andwishedthathehadstayedaway.
　　Welaidhimonthebeachtodry，Thenservedhimfrizzledonadish，Awarningtothesmallerfry，Aswellasallthelargerfish.
　　O——o——o——o——o！
　　OnoldLongIsland’ssea—girtshoreWecaughtacodtheotherday;
　　Heneverhadbeentherebefore，Andwishedthathehadstayedaway.
　　Oh，’twasascalythingtohaulThistom—codfromhisnativespray，Andthustofrighten，oneandall，ThefinnytribefromRockaway！
　　Theyshunthefisher’shookandline，Andneverventurenearhisnet，So，whenatRockawayyoudine，Nownotathingbutclamsyouget！
　　O——o——o——o——o！
　　OnoldLongIsland’ssea—girtshoreWecaughtacodtheotherday;
　　Heneverhadbeentherebefore，Andwishedthathehadstayedaway！
　　Shouldcriticsatmyballadcarp，TothemthissimpletruthI’llsay，Thegrammar’squiteasgoodasSharpWroteonthebeachofRockaway：
　　Thetune’sthesamethatRussellcribbedWiththeadditionofhisO，Whichmakesit，orthesingerfibbed，Originalandallthego——
　　O——o——o——o——o！
　　OnoldLongIsland’ssea—girtshoreWecaughtacodtheotherday;
　　Heneverhadbeentherebefore，Andwishedthathehadstayedaway！
　　TheStag—Hunt.
　　Themorningisbreaking——
　　Thestagisaway！
　　ThehoundsandthehuntersThesignalobey！
　　ThehornbidstheechoesAwakeaswego，AndnatureisjocundWithhark！——tally—ho！
　　Harkaway！
　　Tally—ho！
　　Harkforward！——Tantivy！——
　　ThewoodlandresoundsWithshoutsofthesportsmenTocheeronthehounds！
　　Thehorseandhisrider，Thedeerandhisfoe，DashbytothemusicOfhark！——tally—ho！
　　（He’satbay！）
　　Tally—ho！
　　DeliverUsFromEvil.
　　Deliverusfromevil，HeavenlyFather！
　　Itstillbesetsuswheresoe’erwego！
　　BidthebrightraysofrevelationgatherTolightthedarknessinourwayofwo！
　　Removethesinthatstainsoursouls——forever！
　　Outdoubtsdispel——ourconfidencerestore！
　　Writethyforgivenessonourhearts，andneverLetusinvainpetitionforitmore.
　　Releaseusfromthesorrowsthatattendus！
　　Ournervesaretorn——ateveryveinwebleed！
　　AlmightyParent！withthystrengthbefriendus！
　　Elsewearehelplessinourtimeofneed！
　　Sustainus，Lord，withthypureHolySpirit——
　　NewvigorgivetoNature’sfalteringframe;
　　And，atlife’sclose，permitustoinheritThehopethat’spromisedintheSaviour’sname.
　　Union.
　　Thiswordbeyondallothers，Makesusloveourcountrymost，Makesusfeelthatwearebrothers，Andaheart—unitedhost！——
　　WithhosannaletourbannerFromthehouse—topsbeunfurled，WhilethenationholdsherstationWiththemightiestoftheworld！
　　Takeyourharpsfromsilentwillows，Shoutthechorusofthefree;
　　"Statesarealldistinctasbillows，Unionone——asisthesea！"
　　FromthelandofgrovesthatboreusHe’satraitorwhowouldswerve！
　　Bytheflagnowwavingo’erusWethecompactwillpreserve！
　　Thosewhogaineditandsustainedit，Wereuntoeachothertrue，AndthefablewellisableToinstructuswhattodo！
　　Takeyourharpsfromsilentwillows，Shoutthechorusofthefree;
　　"Statesarealldistinctasbillows，Unionone——asisthesea！"
　　WePartForEverFaretheewell——wepartforever！
　　Allregretsarenowinvain！
　　Fatedecreesthatwemustsever，Ne’ertomeetonearthagain.
　　Otherskiesmaybendabovethee，Otherheartsmayseekthyshrine，Butnoothere’erwilllovetheeWiththeconstancyofmine.
　　Yetfarewell——wepartforever！
　　Allregretsarenowinvain！
　　Fatedecreesthatwemustsever，Ne’ertomeetonearthagain.
　　Faretheewell！
　　LiketheshadowonthedialLingersstillourpartingkiss！
　　Lifehasnoseverertrial，Deathnopangtoequalthis.
　　Alltheworldisnowbeforethee，Everyclimetoroamatwill，Butwithinthelandthatborethee，Onefondheartwilllovetheestill.
　　Yetfarewell——wepartforever！
　　Allregretsarenowinvain！
　　Fatedecreesthatwemustsever，Ne’ertomeetonearthagain.
　　Faretheewell！
　　CometoMeinCherry—time.
　　Cometomeincherry—time，And，astwilightcloses，Wewillhaveamerrytime，Hereamongtheroses！
　　Whenthebreezescrispthetide，Andthelindensquiver，Inourbarkwe’llsafelyglideDowntherockyriver！
　　Whenthestars，withquietray，Allthehill—topsbrighten，Cherry—ripewe’llsingandplayWherethecherriesripen！
　　Thencometomeincherry—time，And，astwilightcloses，WewillhaveamerrytimeHereamongtheroses.
　　OntheDeathofMrs.JessieWillis.
　　Afterlife’seventfulmission，Inhertruthfulnessandworth，LikeacalmandgentlevisionShehaspassedawayfromearth.
　　Lovelysheinframeandfeature！
　　Blendedpurityandgrace！——
　　TheCreatorinthecreatureGlowedinherexpressiveface！
　　Angelofanaturehuman！
　　Essenceofacelestiallove！
　　Heartandsouloftrustingwoman，Gonetoherrewardabove！
　　Mourners，dryyourtearsofsorrow——
　　Readthegoldenpromiseo’er;
　　TherewilldawnacheerfulmorrowWhenwemeettopartnomore.
　　ThankGodforPleasantWeather.
　　ThankGodforpleasantweather！
　　Chantit，merryrills！
　　Andclapyourhandstogether，Yeexultinghills！
　　ThankHim，teemingvalley！
　　ThankHim，fruitfulplain！
　　Forthegoldensunshine，Andthesilverrain.
　　ThankGod，ofgoodthegiver！
　　Shoutit，sportivebreeze！
　　Respond，oh，tunefulriver！
　　Tothenoddingtees.
　　ThankHim，budandbirdling！
　　Asyegrowandsing！
　　MingleinthanksgivingEverylivingthing！
　　ThankGod，withcheerfulspirit，Inaglowoflove，Forwhatwehereinherit，Andourhopesabove！——
　　UniversalNatureRevelsinherbirth，WhenGod，inpleasantweather，Smilesupontheearth！
　　TheMaster’sSong.
　　WrittenforthefreemasonsofSt.John’sLodgeNo.1，NewYork.
　　MembersofanorderAncientastheearth;
　　AllwithinourborderRealizeitsworth.
　　GenialisthegreetingThatawaitsusthere，Onthelevelmeeting，Partingonthesquare.
　　Liketheworkmenolden，Whoourcraftdesigned，WethepreceptgoldenEverbearinmind.
　　Masonsneverfalter，Weeachotherknow，AsaroundthealtarHandinhandwego;
　　LoudhosannassingingToourSourceabove，Andheart—offeringsbringingTotheGodofLove.
　　Liketheworkmenolden，Whoourcraftdesigned，WethepreceptgoldenEverbearinmind.
　　There’samysticbeautyInourworkingplan，TeachingmanhisdutyTohisfellowman：
　　Asabandofbrothers，Everjustandtrue，DoweuntoothersAswe’dhavethemdo.
　　Liketheworkmenolden，Whoourcraftdesigned，WethepreceptgoldenEverbearinmind.
　　TheMissingShip.
　　Shelefttheportingallantstyle，Withsailsandstreamersfullandfree！
　　IwatchedhercourseformanyamileFaroutuponthedistantsea！
　　Atduskshelessenedtoaspeck，AndthenIcouldnottracehermore！
　　Sadheartswerebeatingonherdeck，Sadheartswerebeatingontheshore.
　　TwooftheoutwardboundIknew，Onebeautiful，theotherbrave——
　　Themasterworthy，andthecrewBorntocontendwithwindandwave：
　　Fortravelsome，andsomeforgain，Andsomeforhealthhadgoneabroad;
　　Ourprayerswerewiththemonthemain，God—speedtheshipandallonboard！
　　Thatvesselneverreachedtheland！
　　Notidingsofherevercame！
　　Thosewhobeheldherleavethestrand，Foryearsinanguishheardhername！
　　AndevennowinvaintheytryTobreatheitwithatranquillip，OrhidethemoistureoftheeyeWhilespeakingofthatmissingship.
　　JeannieMarsh.
　　JeannieMarshofCherryValley，Atwhosecallthemusesrally;
　　OfalltheninenonesodivineAsJeannieMarshofCherryValley.
　　Shemindsmeofhernativescenes，Whereshewasbornamongthecherries;
　　Ofpeaches，plums，andnectarines，Pears，apricots，andripestrawberries.
　　JeannieMarshofCherryValley，Inwhosenamethemusesrally;
　　OfalltheninenonesodivineAsJeannieMarshofCherryValley.
　　Asylvannymphofqueenlygrace，Agoddesssheinformandfeature;
　　Thesweetexpressionoftheplace，Adimpleinthesmileofnature.
　　Lucy.
　　Thanksforyourstanzas，Lucy，Mysisterdearinsong！
　　HowmanypleasantfanciesWiththesesweetnumbersthrong，Which，likespring’stunefulbrooklets，Tripmerrilyalong.
　　Sometimes，mysportiveLucy，Yourwordswillwhirlaround，Likefoam—beadsonthewater，Orrose—leavesontheground，Orwaltzersintheball—room，Tomusic’sairysound.
　　Thereis，mygentleLucy，Inallyousayordo，Abrightpoeticimpulse，Originalandtrue，WhichArtcannotacquire，AndNaturegavetoyou.
　　Theoldenfable，Lucy，Mymusetoyouwouldbring：
　　Thebirdthatcanbutwillnot，Shouldbecompelledtosing！
　　ThestoryanditsmoralTomodernmemoriescling.
　　Awaketheharp，dearLucy！
　　LiketheelectricwireItwillconveytomillionsTheheart—absorbingfire！
　　AndthosewholeantolistenWilllingertoadmire.
　　Epitaph.
　　Allthat’sbeautifulinwoman，Allweinhernaturelove，Allthat’sgoodinallthat’shuman，Passedthisgatetocourtsabove.
　　InMemoryofJohnW.Francis，Jr.
　　Hewasthepulse—beatoftruehearts，Thelove—lightoffondeyes：
　　Whensuchamanfromearthdeparts，’Tisthesurvivordies.
　　Nature’sNoblemanAFragment.
　　Whenwinter’scoldandsummer’sheatShallcomeandgoagain，AhundredyearswillbecompleteSinceMarioncrossedthemain，AndbroughtuntothiswildretreatHisdark—eyedwifeofSpain.
　　HewasthefounderofafreeAndindependentband，WholitthefiresoflibertyTherevolutionfanned：——
　　HispatentofnobilityReadintheransomedland！
　　Aroundhisdeedsalustrethrongs，AheritagedesignedToteachtheworldtospurnthewrongsOncethreatenedallmankind：——
　　TohisposteritybelongsThepeerageofthemind.
　　AWall—StreetLyric.
　　Johnwasthoughtbothrichandgreat——
　　Dickso—so，butcomfortable：
　　Johnlivedatasplendidrate——
　　Coachandhorsesinhisstable.
　　JohncouldridewhenDickshouldwalk——
　　（Thisexcitedpeople’stalk！）——
　　ForJohn’swealth，Dick’sruggedhealthFewwouldexchangeiftheywereable！
　　Dickwasfriendlyyearsago——
　　WithingratitudeJohnpaidhim：
　　DickfoundthiswasalwayssoWhenJohnhadachancetoaidhim.
　　Johnstillcutabrilliantdash，Whilehecouldcommandthecash，ButforDick，whomJohnwouldkick，Atlastachangeofluckhasmadehim！
　　John，’tissaid，is"bound"toloseLotsbyrail，and’bus，andcable！
　　Andthebankshisnotesrefuse，Nowtheythinkhisstateunstable.
　　ThismaybeastorystrangeOfthebullsandbearson’change，Wherethetruth，inageandyouth，Isoftenapoeticfable！
　　KingCotton.
　　OldCottonisking，boys——aha！
　　Withhislockssofleecyandwhite！
　　Heshinesamongkingslikeastar！
　　Andhisisthesceptreofright，Boys，ofright，Andhisisthesceptreofright！
　　OldCotton，theking，hasnocare，Noqueen，andnoheirtohisthrone，Nocourtiers，histriumphstoshare，Heruleshisdominionsalone，Boys，alone！
　　Heruleshisdominionsalone！
　　OldCotton，themerryoldboy！——
　　LikesmokefromthepipeinhismouthHisyearsglideawayintheirjoy，Athome，inthewarmsunnysouth，Boys，thesouth，Athome，inthewarmsunnysouth！
　　OldCottonwillpleasantlyreignWhenotherkingspainfullyfall，AndeverandeverremainThemightiestmonarchofall，Boys，ofall，Themightiestmonarchofall！
　　Thenhere’stooldCotton，theking！
　　Histrueloyalsubjectsarewe：
　　We’lllaughandwe’llquaffandwe’llsing，Ajollyoldfellowishe，Boys，ishe，Ajollyoldfellowishe！
　　WordsAdaptedtoaSpanishMelody.
　　MyladyhathassoftahandAsanyqueeninfairy—land;
　　And，hiddeninhertinyboot，Asdaintyandaslightafoot.
　　Herfoot！
　　Herlittlehandandfoot！
　　NostarthatkindlesintheskyBurnsbrighterthanmylady’seye;
　　Andne’erbeforedidbeautygraceSofairaform，sosweetaface！
　　Herface！
　　Hergentleformandface！
　　Myladyhathagoldenheart，Freefromthedrossofworldlyart;
　　Which，inthesightofheavenabove，Isminewithallitshoardedlove！
　　Herlove！
　　Herboundlesswealthoflove！
　　LoveinExile.
　　AdaptedtoaHungarianmelody.
　　MyheartIgaveyouwithmyhand，Inbrighterdaysthanthese，Inthatdown—troddenfather—landBeyondthedistantseas，Whereyouwerealltheworldtome，Devoted，fond，andtrue，AndI，inourprosperity，Wasalltheworldtoyou！
　　Robbedbyatyrant’sironsway，We’rebanishedfromthatlandaway！
　　Sadwanderersfromournativehome！
　　Arulerinafoe！
　　Anexiledcaravanweroam;
　　ButhandinhandWEgo！
　　AndthuswhateverfatebetideWeblessourlotinlife，SincenomisfortunesmaydivideThehusbandandthewife！
　　Herewedefythetyrant’swill，We’rehappyineachotherstill！
　　ToTheEveningStar.
　　Thewoodswavedwelcomeinthebreeze，When，manyyearsago，Luredbythesongsofbirdsandbees，Isoughtthedellbelow;
　　Andthere，inthatsecludedspot，Wheresilverstreamletsroved，TwinedthegreenivyroundthecotOfherIfondlyloved.
　　IndreamsstillnearthatporchIstandTolistentohervow！
　　StillfeelthepressureofherhandUponmyburningbrow！
　　Andhere，asinthedaysgoneby，WithjoyImeetheryet，Andmarkthelove—lightofhereyes，Fringedwithitslashofjet.
　　Ofleetingvisionofthepast！
　　Frommemoryglideaway！
　　Yeweretoobeautifultolast，Toogoodtolongerstay！
　　Butwhy，attestingeveningstar，Thissermonsadrecall：
　　"THANLOVEANDLOSE’TISBETTERFAR
　　TONEVERLOVEATALL！"
　　WelcomeHome.
　　MyMary’svoice！——ItisthehourShepromisedtobehere：
　　Taughtbylove’smysteriouspower，Iknowthatsheisnear.
　　IhearthemelodyshesingsBeneathourhappydome，AndnowthewoodlandcheerlyringsWithMary’swelcomehome.
　　MyMary’svoice！——IhearitthrillInraptureonthegale，AsshecomesglidingdownthehillTomeetmeinthevale.
　　Inalltheworld，onlandorsea，Where’erIchancetoroam，NomusicissosweettomeAsMary’swelcomehome.
　　TheSycamoreShade.
　　Iknewasweetgirl，withabonnyblueeye，WhowasbornintheshadeThewildsycamoremade，WherethebrooksangitssongAllthesummer—daylong，Andthemomentswentmerrilyby，Likethebirdlingsthemomentsflewby.
　　Iknewafairmaid，soul—enchantingingrace，Whorepliedtomyvow，’Neaththesycamorebough，"Likethebrooktothesea，Oh，Iyearn，love，forthee！"
　　Andshehidinmybosomherface——
　　Inmybosom，herbeautifulface.
　　Ihaveadearwife，whoisevermyguide！
　　WooedandwonintheshadeThewildsycamoremade，WherethebrooksingsitsongAllthesummer—daylong，Andthemomentsinharmonyglide，Likeourlivestheyinharmonyglide.
　　UptheHudson.
　　SongandChorus.
　　UptheHudson！——FleetlyglidingToourhauntsamongthetrees！
　　JoythegallantvesselguidingWithafreshandcheerfulbreeze！
　　Wivesanddearonesyearntomeetus——
　　（Heartsthatloveustothecore！）
　　AndwithfondexpressionsgreetusAswenearthewelcomeshore！
　　Chorus.
　　Ho！yeinlandseasandislands！——
　　（Echofollowswherewego！）
　　Ho！yeheadlands，hills，andhighlands！
　　Ho！yeUndercliffeans，ho！
　　UptheHudson！——Rockandriver，GroveandglenpronounceHispraise，Who，ofevery"GoodtheGiver，"
　　Leadsusthroughthesepleasantways！——
　　Carerecedeslikewater—tracesOfourbark，asonweglide，WherethehandofnaturegracesHomesteadsontheHudsonside！
　　Chorus.
　　Ho！yeinlandseasandislands！——
　　（Echofollowswherewego！）
　　Ho！yeheadlands，hills，andhighlands！
　　Ho！yeUndercliffeans，ho！
　　OnlyThine.
　　Iknowthatthouartmine，mylove，Iknowthatthouartfair;
　　Andlovelierthantheorange—flowersThatbindthyglossyhair：
　　ThatthouhasteverygentlegraceWhichnaturecandesign——
　　Iknowthatthouartmine，mylove，IknowthatIamthine：
　　Yes，thine，mylove，I’mthine，mylove，Thine，thine，andonlythine.
　　Iknowthatthouarttrue，mylove，AndwelcomeasthebreezeWhichcomes，withhealingonitswings，Acrossthesummerseas：
　　ThatthouhasteverywinningcharmWhichculturemayrefine——
　　Iknowthatthouartmine，mylove，IknowthatIamthine.
　　Yes，thine，mylove，I’mthine，mylove，Thine，thine，andonlythine.
　　Epigrams.
　　OnReadingGrim’sAttackUponClinton.
　　’TistheopinionofthetownThatGrim’sasillyelf：
　　IntryingtowriteClintondown，HewentRIGHTDOWNHIMSELF.
　　OnHearingthatMorseDidNot"Invent"theTelegraphFirsttheysaiditwouldnotdo;
　　But，whenhegotthroughit，ThentheyvowedtheyalwaysknewThathedidn’tdoit！
　　Liesarerollingstones，ofcourse，Buttheycan’tadheretoMORSE.
　　AddressForthebenefitofWilliamDunlap.
　　（SpokenbyMrs.Sharpe）
　　Whatgayassemblagegreetsmywonderingsight！
　　Whatsceneofsplendor——conjuredhereto—night！
　　Whatvoicesmurmur，andwhatglancesgleam！
　　Sure’tissomeflatteringunsubstantialdream.
　　Thehouseiscrowded——everybody’shereForbeautyfamous，ortosciencedear;
　　Doctorsandlawyers，judges，belles，andbeaux，Poetsandpainters——andHeavenonlyknowsWhomelsebeside！——Andsee，gayladiessitLightingwithsmilesthatfearfulplace，thepit——
　　（Afairychange——ah，praycontinueit.）
　　Grayheadsareheretoo，listeningtomyrhymes，Fullofthespiritofdepartedtimes;
　　Gravemenandstudious，strangerstomysight，Allgatherroundmeonthisbrilliantnight.
　　Andwelcomeareyeall.NotnowyecomeTospeaksometremblingpoet’sawfuldoom;
　　Withfrowningeyesa"wantofmind"totraceInsomenewactor’sinexperiencedface，Ore’enusoldones（oh，forshame！）torate"Withstudygood——intime——but——nevergreat："
　　Notlikeyoutravellednative，justtosay"Folksinthiscountrycanactaplay——
　　Thecan’t’ponhonor！"Howthecreaturestarts！
　　Hiswitandwhiskerscamefromforeignparts！
　　Nay，madam，spareyourblushes——youImean——
　　There——closebesidehim——oh，you’refullnineteen——
　　Youneednotshakeyourflowinglocksatme——
　　Theman，yoursweetheart——thenI’mdumbyousee;
　　I’lllethimoff——you’llpunishhimintime，OrI’venoskillinprophecyorrhyme！
　　Anoblermotivefillsyourbosomsnow，TowreathethelaurelroundthesilveredbrowOfonewhomeritsit——ifanycan——
　　Theartist，author，andthehonestman.
　　WithequalcharmshispenandpencildrewBrightscenes，tonatureandtovirtuetrue.
　　Fulloftupontheseboardshathyouthappeared，Andoftyoursmileshisfalteringfootstepscheered;
　　Butnotaloneonbuddinggeniussmile，Leavingtheripenedsheafunownedthewhile;
　　ToboyishhopenoteverybountygiveAndonlyyouthandbeautybidtolive.
　　Willyouforgettheserviceslongpast——
　　Turntheoldwar—horseouttodieatlast？——
　　When，hisproudstrengthandnoblefleetnesso’er，Hisfaithfulbosomdaresthechargenomore！
　　Ah，no！——ThesunthatloveshisbeamstoshedRoundeveryopeningfloweret’stenderhead，WithsmilesaskindhisgenialradiancethrowsTocheerthesadnessofthefadingrose：
　　Thushe，whosemeritclaimsthisdazzlingcrowd，Pointstothepast，andhashisclaimsallowed;
　　Looksbrightlyforth，hisfaithfuljourneydone，Andrestsintriumph——likethesettingsun.
　　Address.
　　ForthebenefitofJamesSheridanKnowles.
　　（SpokenbyMrs.Chapman.）
　　Nay，Mr.Simpson！——’Tisnotkind——polite——
　　Toshutmeout，sir？——I’minsuchafright！——
　　Icannotspeakthelines，I’msure！——Oh，fie！
　　TosayImust！——butifImust——I’lltry！
　　FromhimIturntothesemoregeneroussoulsThedrama’spatronsandthefriendsofKNOWLES.
　　Why，whatabrilliantgalaxyishere！
　　Whatstarsadornthismimichemisphere！
　　Namesthatshinebrightestonourcountry’spage！
　　Thepropsofscience——literature——thestage！
　　Above——below——aroundme——womansmiles，Thefairestfloweretofthesewesternwilds——
　　AllcometopaythetributeoftheirpraiseTothefirstdramatistofmoderndays：
　　Andwelcome，tothegreenhomeofthefree，Withheartandhand，thebardofliberty！
　　Hisisawizard—wand.ItspotentspellBrokethedeepslumberofthepatriotTell，Andplacedhimonhisnativehillsagain，Theprideandgloryofhisfellow—men！
　　Thepoetspeaks——forRomeVirginiableeds！
　　BoldCaiusGraccliusintheforumpleads！
　　Alfred——theGreat，becausethegoodandwise，BidsprostrateEnglandburstherbondsandrise！
　　SweetBess，theBeggar’sDaughter，beauty’squeen，Walksforththejoyandwonderofthescene！
　　TheHunchbackenters——kindly——fond——severe——
　　Andlast，beholdthegloriousWifeappear！
　　ThesearethebrightcreationsofamindGlowingwithgenius，chastenedandrefined.
　　Inallhe’swritten，bethispraisehislot：
　　"Notoneword，dying，wouldhewishtoblot！"
　　Uponmylife’tisnosucheasythingTolandthebard，unlessaneagle’swingMymusewouldtake;and，fixingonthesunHerburningeye，soarashisownhasdone！
　　Didyouspeak，sir？——What，madam，didhesay？
　　Wrangling！——forshame！——beforeyourwedding—day！
　　Nay，gentlelady，bythineeyesofblue，Andvermeilblushes，Ididnotmeanyou！
　　Blessme，whatfriendsateveryglanceIsee！
　　Artistsandauthors——menofhighdegree;
　　Gravepoliticians，whohaveweighedeachchance，Thenextelection，andthewarwithFrance;
　　Doctors，justcomefromcuringhalfascore——
　　Andbelles，fromkillingtwiceasmanymore;
　　Judges，recorders，aldermen，andmayors，Seated，liketruerepublicans，downstairs！
　　AllwearaglowofsunshineintheirfacesMightwellbecomeApolloandthegraces，Exceptoneyonder，withalookinfernal，LikeablurredpagefromFannyKemble’sJournal！
　　Buttomytask.Themuse，whenIbegan，Spokeofthewriter——welcomeyetheman.
　　Genius，atbest，actsbutanhumblepart，Unlessobedienttoanhonestheart.
　　Andsuchaoneishis，forwhom，to—night，ThesewallsarecrowdedwiththischeeringsightYelovethepoet——ofthaveconnedhimo’er，Knewyetheman，ye’dlovehimtentimesmore.
　　Yecritics，sparehimfromyourtongueandquill，Yegods，applaudhim;andyefops——bestill！
　　AddressFortheBenefitofHenryPlacide.
　　（SpokenbyMrs.Hilson.）
　　Themusic’sdone.Bequiet，Mr.Durie！
　　Yourbellandwhistleputmeinafury！
　　Don’tringupyet，sir——I’veawordtosayBeforethecurtainrisesfortheplay！
　　Yourpardon，gentlefolks，northinkmebold，BecauseIthusourworthypromoterscold：
　　’Twasallfeignedanger.ThisenlightenedageRequiresaRUSEtobringoneonthestage！
　　Well，hereIam，quitedazzledwiththesightPresentedonthisbrilliantfestalnight！
　　Where’erIturn，wholerowsofpatronssit——
　　Thehouseisfull——box，gallery，andpit！
　　WhosaystheNew—Yorkpublicareunkind？
　　Iknowthemwell，andplainlyspeakmymind——
　　"Itisourright，"theancientpoetsung——
　　Heknewthevalueofawoman’stongue！
　　WiththisIwilldefendye——andrehearseFIVEgloriousACTSofyours——inmodernverse;
　　EachoneconcludingwithagenerousdeedForDunlap，Cooper，Woodworth，Knowles，Placide！
　　’Twasnoblydone，yepatriotsandscholars！
　　Besides——theynettedtwentythousanddollars！
　　"Agoodroundsum，"inthesedegeneratetimes——
　　"Thisbank—noteworld，"socalledinHalleck’srhymes;
　　Andproofconclusive，youwillfranklyown，InliberalactionsNew—Yorkstandsalone.
　　Thoughroamsheoft’monggreenpoeticbowers，Theactor’spathisseldomstrewnwithflowers.
　　Hisisasilent，secret，patienttoil——
　　Whileotherssleep，heburnsthemidnightoil——
　　Poreso’erhisbooks——thenceinspirationdraws，Andwaste’shislifetomerityourapplause！
　　Oye，whocomethelaggardhourstowhile，Andwiththelaugh—provokingmusetosmile，Rememberthis：themirththatcheersyouso，Showsbutthesurface——notthedepthsbelow！
　　Thenjudgenotlightlyoftheactor’sart，Whosmilestopleaseyou，withabreakingheart！
　　Neglecthimnotinhishill—climbingcourse，Nortreathimwithlesskindnessthanyourhorse：
　　Uphill，indulgehim——downthesteepdescent，Spare——anddon’turgehimwhenhisstrengthisspent;
　　Impelhimbrisklyo’erthelevelearth，Butinthestabledon’tforgethisworth！
　　Sowiththeactor——whileyouworkhimhard，Bemindfulofhisclaimstoyourregard.
　　Buthold！——methinkssomecarpingcynichereWillgreetmyhomelyimagewithasneer.
　　Well——letussee——Iwouldthemonsterview：
　　Manwithumbrageouswhiskers，isityou？
　　Ah，no——Iwasmistaken：everybrowBeamswithbenevolenceandkindnessnow;
　　Beautyandfashionallthecirclesgrace——
　　AndscowlingEnvyherewereoutofplace！
　　Oneverysidethewiseandgoodappear——
　　TheverypillarsoftheStatearehere！
　　Theresitthedoctorsofthelegalclan;
　　Thereallthecity’srulers，toaman;
　　Criticsandeditors，andlearnedM.D.’s，Buzzingandbusy，likeahiveofbees;
　　Andthere，asiftokeepusallinorder，OurworthyfriendstheMayorandtheRecorder！
　　Well，peacebewithyou！Friendsofnativeworth，Yoursisthepowertocallitintobirth;
　　YoursisthegenialinfluencethatsmilesuponThebuddingfloweretsopeningtothesun.
　　theyallarounduscourtyourfosteringhand——
　　Rearthemwithcare，inbeautythey’llexpand——
　　Withgratefulodorswellrepayyourtoil，Equaltothosesprungfromaforeignsoil;
　　andmorePlacidesbaskinyoursunshinethen，Thefirstofactorsandthebestofmen.
　　TheMaidofSaxony;or，Who’stheTraitor？
　　AnOperainThreeActs.
　　FoundeduponhistoricaleventsinthelifeofFredericktheSecondofPrussia，relatedbyMissEdgeworth，Zimmermann，Latrobe，andotherwriters.
　　TheMusicWiththeexceptionofthreeGermanMelodies，andthecharacteristicIntroductionComposedbyCharlesE.Horn.
　　TheLibrettobyGeorgeP.Morris.
　　TheScenerybyMessrs.Hillyard，Wheatley，andAssistants.
　　TheCostumesbyM.Louis.
　　ThePropertiesandDecorationsbyM.Dejonge.
　　TheMachinerybyM.Speyers.
　　TheOrchestraincreased，andtheChorusesfullandeffective.
　　LeaderoftheOrchestraandChorus—MasterM.Chubb.
　　TheMusicproducedunderthedirectionofMr.C.E.Horn.
　　StageManagerMr.Barry.
　　DramatisPersonae.
　　FrederickII.（KingofPrussia）Mr.Chippendale.
　　CountLaniska（hisAid—de—Camp，aPole）Mr.Manvers.
　　Albert（ayoungSaxonstudent—at—law）Mr.Fredericks.
　　Karl（aHungarian，PackertotheRoyalFactory）Mr.C.E.Horn.
　　Wedgewood（anEnglishMerchant）Mr.Placide.
　　BaronAltenburg（Attorney—General）Mr.Barry.
　　JudgeoftheCourtMr.Clark.
　　Hans（anInnkeeper）Mr.Andrews.
　　Harold（anoldSergeantofGrenadiers）Mr.Seguin.
　　CorporalofGrenadiers（oldman）Mr.Fisher.
　　BurgomasterMr.Povey.
　　JailoroftheCastleSpandauMr.Bellamy.
　　HeraldMr.Nelson.
　　FirstGeneralMr.King.
　　SecondGeneralMr.Gallot.
　　Staff—Officers，OfficersofState，WorkmenoftheFactory，Citizens，Advocates，Jurymen，Grenadiers，Peasants，Travellers，Servants，etc.
　　CountessLaniskaMrs.Barry.
　　Frederica（herdaughter）Mrs.Knight.
　　SophiaMansfield（theSaxonMaid）Mrs.C.E.Horn.
　　GertrudeMissMaryTaylor.
　　LadiesoftheCourt，FactoryGils，Peasants，etc.
　　Scene——BerlinandPotsdam.
　　Time——LatterpartofthereignofFredericktheGreat.
　　TheMaidofSaxony.[SeeNotes]
　　ActI.
　　SceneI.
　　InsideofaGermanInn，ontheroadtoBerlin.Fireandcandlesnearlyextinguished.
　　Clockinthecorner，markingthehouroften.HANSseatedinanarm—chair，asleep.
　　Music.Thecurtainrisestotheopeningsymphony.HANSyawnsinhissleep.
　　（EnterGERTRUDE.）
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Ho！Hans！——Why，Hans！——YouHans，Isay！
　　Awake！——here’llbethedeucetopay！
　　Forcomingguestsgetfireandlights，Andhelpmeputtheroomtorights！
　　（HANSstretchesandyawns）
　　Hans！——I’venopatiencewiththelout！
　　What，Hans，onearthareyouabout？
　　（ShakesHANS，whoyawnsagain）
　　Dideverroomlooksoforlorn？
　　Hans！——Hark！Ihearthepostman’shorn！
　　（Soundsofahorninthedistance.HANSstretches，yawns，andrises.）
　　HANS.
　　Whatdertuyvelisdermatter，Dusyouchitter—chatter—clatter？
　　GERTRUDE（aside）.
　　Hisimpudencecannotbeborne！
　　HANS.
　　What’sdatIhear？
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Thepostman’shorn！
　　（Soundsofhornagain.）
　　Whosenoteso’ermoorandmountainflung——
　　HANS.
　　Arenotsonoisyasyourtongue！
　　（Hornsoundsasthoughapproaching;whipsareheard，andthepost—coachissupposedtoarriveoutsidewithPASSENGERS.EntertheATTENDANTS，withportmanteaus，carpet—bags，etc.，andPASSENGERS.）
　　CHORUS.
　　Rejoice！rejoice！we’resafeandsound，Andshelterforthenighthavefound，Withinthissnugabode！
　　Thedustmayrise，therainmayfall——
　　Beneaththisroofwe’llsmileatallThedangersoftheroad！
　　SOLO.
　　Thenletthecheerfulboardbespread;
　　Tosupperfirst，andthentobed，Tillbirdstheirsongsbegin：
　　Thus，whethersleepingorawake，ThewearytravellerwilltakeHiscomfortathisinn.
　　CHORUS.
　　Rejoice！rejoice！we’resafe，etc.
　　[ExitPASSENGERSandATTENDANTS
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Whereintheworldareallthesepeoplegoingto，Hans？
　　HANS.
　　ToBerlin，tosheedertroops.Frederickmustersdemto—morrowatdercapital.Butwhydon’tyouattendtoderguest？
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Whydon’tYOU？Youarenotfittokeepaninn，Hans.
　　HANS.
　　Iwasnotproughtuptoit;minepishinesswastokeepapaint—shop，andshelldercolorstoderartists.
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Don’tstandherechattingaboutyourfinecolors——butlooktotheguests——
　　HANS.
　　Yaw，yaw，meinfraulein.
　　ALBERT（without）
　　Ho！landlord！——Waiters，looktoourluggage！
　　WEDGEWOOD（speakingasheenters.）
　　Ifitisconvenient.
　　（EnterALB’TandWEDGEWOODincloaks，briskly.）
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Thisway，gentlemen，thisway.
　　ALBERT.
　　Twobed—chambers，landlord，assoonaspossible.
　　HANS.
　　Yaw，mynheer.
　　（GivesdirectionstoATTENDANT，whoexits）
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Landlady，takecareofmycoatandstick，andhere’ssomethingforyourpains.
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Yes，sir.
　　WEDGEWOOD（lookingather.）
　　Whataprettygirl.
　　GERTRUDE.
　　IsthatALL，sir？
　　WEDGEWOOD（asidetoGERTRUDE.）
　　No，that’snotall.（Kissesher.）Takethisintothebargain，youjade！
　　GERTRUDE（courtesies.）
　　Thankyou，sir.（Aside.）Whatanice，queeroldgentleman！
　　HANS（takingherawaypassionately.）
　　What’sdattoyou？Givemedertings（takesthem.）Youdonodingbutoglemitderyoungfolks，andflirtmitderoldones！
　　GERTRUDE.
　　Oh，youjealousbrute！[Exitinahuff.
　　WEDGEWOOD（noticingher.）
　　Nicegirlthat——ODD，too，thatsheshouldhavemarriedamanoldenoughtobehergrandfather！
　　HANS（aside.）
　　DatqueerchapinderbrownvigI’msureisagaydeceiver，orhewouldnotadmireminevifesomuch.Imusthavemineeyesaboutme.[Exit.
　　WEDGEWOOD（noticingHANSandGERTRUDE.）
　　Odd，veryodd，VERYODDindeed！But，nowthatwearealone，praycontinuethenarrativeyoucommencedinthecoach——ifitisconvenient.
　　ALBERT.
　　Rightwillingly.Frederick，afterhisconquestofSaxony，transportedbyforceseveralmanufacturersfromDresdentoBerlin，whereheestablishedaPorcelainFactory——
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Separatedfromtheirfriends，home，andcountry，theseunfortunatepeoplearecompelledtocontinuetheirlaborsfortheprofitandgloryoftheirconqueror——Iknowit——goon——
　　ALBERT.
　　AmongthoseinbondageisSophiaMansfield——
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Ihaveheardofher：——ayoung，beautiful，andsingularly—giftedgirl——
　　ALBERT.
　　Severalpiecesofherdesignandmodellingwereshowntotheking，whenhewasatMeissen，inSaxony;andhewassostruckwiththeirbeauty，thathedeterminedtoconveytheartistwithotherprisoners，tohiscapital——
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Whereheissuedhisroyaledict，compellingthegirlsofthefactorytomarryPrussiansoldiers.Unfeelinglyodd！
　　ALBERT.
　　Sophiahasyetescapedthistyranny.TheOVERSEER，however，hasdemandedherhand;
　　butIshallbeintimetothwarthispurposes.
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　But，toeffectthat，youmustalsothwartthepurposesofFrederickhimself，who，I
　　understand，isasstubbornasheisbold.
　　ALBERT.
　　CountLaniskahaswonSophia’saffections，andloveisapowerthatcannotbecontrolled.
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Veritablyodd！
　　ALBERT.
　　Youareonyourwaytothefactory——haveyoufreeadmissionforyourselfandfriends？
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Indubitably.
　　ALBERT.
　　Thenwewill，withyourpermission，visitittogether.（Aside.）Inthisdisguise，andunderthenameofWorrendorf，Imaypassunnoticed.
　　（Re—enterHANS，withtrunks，etc，andGERTRUDE.）
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Itisgrowinglate.Afterthefatiguesofthejourney，Ineedrepose.
　　ALBERT.
　　AndsodoI.Good—night！
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Good—night！[ExitALBERT;GERTRUDEtakesalightedcandlefromthetableandshowstheway;WEDGEWOODtakesalight.]Doyouriseearly，friend？
　　HANS.
　　No，mynheer;butminevifedoes——
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Thentellyourwifetoknockatmydoorearlyinthemorning.
　　HANS（eyeinghimandlookingsuspiciously.）
　　Soho！ISMOKEyou！
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Thenkeepfartheroffwithyourconfoundedpipe，youDutchabomination.
　　HANS（layshisfingeronhisnose.）
　　AndIschmellsarat！
　　WEDGEWOOD（lookingaround.）
　　Thedevilyoudo！Where？——
　　HANS.
　　SeIvillknockatyourndoormyself——
　　WEDGEWOOD.
　　Ifitisconvenient.（ExitHans.）AprettyhouseIhavegotinto！——Smokesme！——smellsarat！——TheFILTHYDutchman！[Exit.
　　SceneII.
　　AnopencutwoodnearBerlin.Tentsinthedistance.Amilitaryoutpost.EnterHAROLD，CORPORAL，andapartyofSOLDIERS，inmilitaryundress.
　　SONG.
　　Thelifeformeisasoldier’slife！
　　Withthatwhatgloriescome！
　　Thenotesofthespirit—stirringfife，Therollofthebattle—drum;
　　Thebrilliantarray，thebearinghigh，Theplumedwarriors’tramp;
　　Thestreamingbannersthatfloutthesky，Thegleamingpompofthecamp.
　　CHORUS.
　　Asoldier’slifeisthelifeforme！
　　Withthatwhatgloriescome！
　　Thenotesofthespirit—stirringfife，Therollofthebattle—drum！
　　HAROLD.
　　So，corporal，atlastwearetohaveamusterofthecombinedforcesofthekingdom.
　　CORPORAL.
　　Yes，thekingisneversohappyaswhenhehasallhischildren，ashecallsUS，abouthim.
　　HAROLD.
　　AndplaguygoodhetakesofhisCHILDREN！Helooksafterourdomesticaswellasourpublicinterests！ItwasastrangewhiminoldFritztooffereachofhissoldiersoneofthefactorygirlsforawife！
　　CORPORAL.
　　Iwondertheoldherodoesnotmarrysomeofthemhimself.
　　HAROLD.
　　Hewouldratherlookafterhissoldiersthanmeddlewiththefanciesofthewomen——andathisagetoo！
　　CORPORAL.
　　Nonsense！Thekingisaboy——amereboy——ofseventy！Buthedoesmeddlewiththewomensometimes.
　　HAROLD.
　　Sayyouso？
　　CORPORAL.
　　Ay，andoldonestoo.Itwasbuttheotherdaythathepensionedapoorwidow，whoseonlysonfellinaskirmishathisside.Heavenblesshisoldcockedhat！
　　HAROLD.
　　Yesisitnotsingularthatonesomindfuloftherightsofoldwomenshouldcompeltheyoungonestotoilastheydointhefactory？
　　CORPORAL.
　　Tush，tush，man！——that’snoneofyourconcern，normine.Whathavewetodowithstateaffairs？
　　HAROLD.
　　Right，corporal;andit’snotworthwhileforustotroubleourheadsaboutotherpeople’sbusiness.
　　CORPORAL.
　　You’reasensiblefellow——
　　HAROLD.
　　Rightagain;andIwouldreturnthecomplimentifyoudidnotwearsuchaflashywatch—riband（looksatit.）
　　CORPORAL.
　　That’spersonal！
　　HAROLD.
　　Imeanittobeso.Whatthedevildoyouwearitfor？
　　CORPORAL.
　　Togratifyawhim.Ilikethisriband.Itwasapresentfromanoldsweetheartofmine.Lookwhatajauntyairitgivesone！——andwhere’stheharmofkeepingupappearances？——
　　HAROLD.
　　Whatsillyvanity！Butletmegiveyouapieceofadvice：bewareofthescrutinyoftheking——hehasaneyelikeahawk，oldasheis;andifheshouldhappentospyyourwatch—riband——
　　CORPORAL.
　　Pooh，pooh！——hewouldnotnoticesuchatrifle.——Butwhocomesyonder？ThatHungarianKarl.Let’smakewayforhim.——He’safellowIdon’tfancy.WhatamantowooandwinSophiaMansfield！
　　HAROLD.
　　He’llneverwinher，wooherashemay.CountLaniskawilllooktothat.
　　[HAROLD，CORPORALandpartyretireintotents.
　　（EnterKARL，ingreatagitation.）
　　SONG——KARL.
　　Confusion！——AgainrejectedBythemaidIfondlylove！
　　Illusion！——Insouldejected！
　　Jealousfearsmybosommove.
　　DearSophia！——Hope’sdeceiver！
　　WhomIlove;butloveinvain！
　　CanItomyrivalleaveher？
　　No——thethoughtdistractsmybrain！
　　Love——revenge！——Oh，howIfalter！
　　Passion’sthroesunmanmequite：
　　Nowheleadshertohealter——
　　HowItrembleatthesight！
　　Hold，tormentors！ceasetotearme！
　　AllinvainIgaspforbreath！
　　Hatedrival——scornIbeartheeWhichcanonlyendindeath！
　　（HAROLDadvances.）
　　HAROLD.
　　Karl，whatailsyou？
　　KARL（aside.）
　　Observed！（ToHAROLD.）AninfirmityI’vehadfrommyyouthupward.Ishallbebetterpresently.
　　HAROLD.
　　Youtremblelikeonewiththeague.
　　KARL.
　　WeHungarianshavenotyourtoughconstitution，comrade：besides，theweatherischilly——itfreezesmetothebone.
　　HAROLD.
　　It’stheweatherwithin，Karl.Repairtothefactory，andsunyourselfinthebrighteyesofSophiaMansfield！Thatwillwarmyou，especiallyifCountLaniskahappenstobebytostirupthefireofyourjealousy——eh？
　　KARL.
　　Youhaveasharpwit，whichIlack，comrade.