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