See，wherethickvaporwreathesthebattle-line；
ThereMercyfollowswithheroilandwine；
OrwherebrownLaborwithitspeacefulcharmStiffensthesinewsoftheNation’sarm。
WhatnervesitshandstostrikeadeadlierblowAndhurlitslegionsontherebelfoe？
Lo！foreachtownnewrisingo’erourStateSeethefoe’shamletwasteanddesolate，Whileeachnewfactoryliftsitschimneytall，LikeafreshmortartrainedonRichmond’swall。
Forthis，Obrothers，swingsthefruitfulvine，Spreadourbroadpastureswiththeircountlesskine：
Forthiso’erheadthearchingvaultspringsclear，Sunlitandcloudlessforonehalftheyear；
Forthisnosnowflake，e’ersolightlypressed，Chillsthewarmimpulseofourmother’sbreast。
Quicktoreply，frommeadowsbrownandsere，ShethrillsresponsivetoSpring’searliesttear；
Breaksintoblossom，flingsherloveliestroseErethewhitecrocusmountsAtlanticsnows；
AndtheexampleofherliberalcreedTeachesthelessonthatto-dayweheed。
Thusoursthelotwithpeaceful，generoushandTospreadourbountyo’erthesufferingland；
AsthedeepcleftinMariposa’swallHurlsavastriversplinteringinitsfall，——
ThoughtheraptsoulwhostandsinawebelowSeesbutthearchingofthepromisedbow，Lo！thefarstreamletdrinksitsdewsunseen，Andthewholevalleywakesabrightergreen。
MISSBLANCHESAYS
Andyouarethepoet，andsoyouwantSomething——whatisit？——atheme，afancy？
SomethingorothertheMusewon’tgrantToyouroldpoeticalnecromancy；
Why，onehalfyoupoets——youcan’tdeny——
Don’tknowtheMusewhenyouchancetomeether，ButsitinyouratticsandmopeandsighForafaineantgoddesstodropfromthesky，WhenfleshandbloodmaybestandingbyQuiteatyourservice，shouldyoubutgreether。
WhatifItoldyoumyownromance？
Womenarepoets，ifyousotakethem，Onethirdpoet，——therestwhatchanceOfmanandmarriagemaychoosetomakethem。
Givemetenminutesbeforeyougo，——
Hereatthewindowwe’llsittogether，Watchingthecurrentsthatebbandflow；
WatchingtheworldasitdriftsbelowUpthehotAvenue’sdustyglow：
Isn’titpleasant，thisbrightJuneweather？
Well，itwasafterthewarbrokeout，AndIwasaschoolgirlfreshfromParis；
Papahadcontracts，androamedabout，AndI——didnothing——forIwasanheiress。
Pickedsomelint，nowIthink；perhapsKnittedsomestockings——adozennearly：
Havelocksmadeforthesoldiers’caps；
Stoodatfair-tablesandpeddledtrapsQuiteataprofit。The"shoulder-straps"
ThoughtIwaspretty。Ah，thankyou！really？
Stillitwasstupid。Rata-tat-tat！
Thosewerethesoundsofthatbattlesummer，Tilltheearthseemedaparchmentroundandflat，Andeveryfootfallthetapofadrummer；
AnddaybydaydowntheAvenuewentCavalry，infantry，alltogether，TillmypityingangelonedaysentMyfateintheshapeofaregiment，Thathalted，justasthedaywasspent，HereatourdoorinthebrightJuneweather。
Noneofyourdandywarriorsthey，——
MenfromtheWest，butwhereIknownot；
Haggardandtravel-stained，wornandgray，Withneveraribbonorlaceorbow-knot：
AndIopenedthewindow，and，leaningthere，Ifeltintheirpresencethefreewindsblowing。
Myneckandshouldersandarmswerebare，——
Ididnotdreamtheymightthinkmefair，ButIhadsomeflowersthatnightinmyhair，Andhere，onmybosom，aredroseglowing。
AndIlookedfromthewindowalongtheline，Dustyanddirtyandgrimandsolemn，Tillaneyelikeabayonetflashmetmine，Andadarkfaceshonefromthedarkeningcolumn，Andaquickflameleapedtomyeyesandhair，Tillcheeksandshouldersburnedalltogether，AndthenextIfoundmyselfstandingthereWithmyeyelidswetandmycheekslessfair，Andtherosefrommybosomtossedhighinair，Likeablood-dropfallingonplumeandfeather。
ThenIdrewbackquickly：therecameacheer，Arushoffigures，anoiseandtussle，Andthenitwasover，andhighandclearMyredrosebloomedonhisgun’sblackmuzzle。
Thenfarinthedarknessasharpvoicecried，Andslowlyandsteadily，alltogether，Shouldertoshoulderandsidetoside，Risingandfallingandswayingwide，Butbearingabovethemtherose，mypride，Theymarchedawayinthetwilightweather。
AndIleanedfrommywindowandwatchedmyroseTossedonthewavesofthesurgingcolumn，Warmedfromaboveinthesunsetglows，Bornefrombelowbyanimpulsesolemn。
ThenIshutthewindow。IheardnomoreOfmysoldierfriend，normyflowerneither，ButlivedmylifeasIdidbefore。
Ididnotgoasanursetothewar，——
Sickfolkstomeareadreadfulbore，——
SoIdidn’tgotothehospitaleither。
Yousmile，Opoet，andwhatdoyou？
Youleanfromyourwindow，andwatchlife’scolumnTramplingandstrugglingthroughdustanddew，Filledwithitspurposesgraveandsolemn；
Andanact，agesture，aface——whoknows？——
Touchesyourfancytothrillandhauntyou，AndyoupluckfromyourbosomtheversethatgrowsAnddownitflieslikemyred，redrose，Andyousitanddreamasawayitgoes，Andthinkthatyourdutyisdone，——nowdon’tyou？
Iknowyouranswer。I’mnotyetthrough。
Lookatthisphotograph，——"IntheTrenches"！
ThatdeadmaninthecoatofblueHoldsawitheredroseinhishand。ThatclenchesNothing！——exceptthatthesunpaintstrue，Andawomanissometimesprophetic-minded。
Andthat’smyromance。And，poet，youTakeitandmouldittosuityourview；
AndwhoknowsbutyoumayfindittooCometoyourheartoncemore，asminedid。
ANARCTICVISION
Wheretheshort-leggedEsquimauxWaddleintheiceandsnow，AndtheplayfulPolarbearNipsthehunterunaware；
Wherebydaytheytracktheermine，Andbynightanothervermin，——
Segmentofthefrigidzone，WherethetemperaturealoneWarmsonSt。Elias’cone；
Polardock，whereNatureslipsFromthewayshericyships；
Landoffoxanddeerandsable，Shoreendofourwesterncable，——
LetthenewsthatflyinggoesThrillthroughallyourArcticfloes，AndreverberatetheboastFromthecliffsoffBeechey’scoast，Tillthetidings，circlingroundEverybayofNortonSound，Throwthevocaltide-wavebackTotheislesofKodiac。
LetthestatelyPolarbearsWaltzaroundthepoleinpairs，Andthewalrus，inhisglee，Barehistuskofivory；
Whiletheboldsea-unicornCalmlytakesanextrahorn；
AllyePolarskies，revealyourVeryrarestofparhelia；
Tripit，allyemerrydancers，Intheairiestof"Lancers；"
Slide，yesolemnglaciers，slide，Oneinchfarthertothetide，NorinrashprecipitationUpsetTyndall’scalculation。
Knowyounotwhatfateawaitsyou，Ortowhomthefuturematesyou？
Allyeicebergs，makesalaam，——
YoubelongtoUncleSam！
OnthespotwhereEugeneSueLedhiswretchedWanderingJew，StandsaformwhosefeaturesstrikeRussandEsquimauxalike。
HeitiswhomSkaldsofoldIntheirRunicrhymesforetold；
Leanofflankandlankofjaw，SeetherealNorthernThor！
SeetheawfulYankeeleeringJustacrosstheStraitsofBehring；
Onthedriftedsnow，tooplain，Sinkshisfreshtobaccostain，Justbesidethedeepinden-
TationofhisNumber10。
LeaningonhisicyhammerStandstheheroofthisdrama，Andabovethewild-duck’sclamor，Inhisownpeculiargrammar，Withitslinguisticdisguises，La！theArcticprologuerises：
"Wall，Ireckon’tain’tsobad，Seein’ez’twasalltheyhad。
True，theSpringsareratherlate，AndearlyFallspredominate；
Buttheice-crop’sprettysure，Andtheairiskindo’pure；
’Tain’tsoverymeanatrade，Whenthelandisallsurveyed。
There’sarightsmartchanceforfur-chaseAllalongthisrecentpurchase，And，unlessthestoriesfail，Everyfishfromcodtowhale；
Rocks，too；mebbequartz；let’ssee，——
’Twouldbestrangeifthereshouldbe，——
SeemsI’veheerdsuchstoriestold；
Eh！——why，blessus，——yes，it’sgold！"
WhiletheblowsarefallingthickFromhisCaliforniapick，YoumayrecognizetheThorOfthevisionthatIsaw，——
Freedfromlegendaryglamour，Seetherealmagician’shammer。
ST。THOMAS
（AGEOGRAPHICALSURVEY，1868）
VeryfairandfullofpromiseLaytheislandofSt。Thomas：
Oceano’eritsreefsandbarsHiditselementalscars；
GrovesofcocoanutandguavaGrewaboveitsfieldsoflava。
SothegemoftheAntilles——
"IslesofEden，"wherenoillis——
LikeagreatgreenturtleslumberedOntheseathatitencumbered。
ThensaidWilliamHenrySeward，Ashecasthiseyetoleeward，"QuiteimportanttoourcommerceIsthisislandofSt。Thomas。"
SaidtheMountainranges，"Thank’ee，ButwecannotstandtheYankeeO’erourscarsandfissuresporing，Inourveryvitalsboring，Inoursacredcavernsprying，Alloursecretproblemstrying，——
Digging，blasting，withdynamitMockingallourthunders！Damnit！
Otherlandsmaybemorecivil；
Bustourlavacrustifwewill！"
SaidtheSea，itswhiteteethgnashingThroughitscoral-reeflipsflashing，"ShallIletthisschemingmortalShutwithstonemyshiningportal，Curbmytideandcheckmyplay，Fencewithwharvesmyshiningbay？
RatherletmebedrawnoutInoneawfulwaterspout！"
Saidtheblack-browedHurricane，BroodingdowntheSpanishMain，"ShallIseemyforces，zounds！
Measuredbysquareinchandpounds，WithdetectivesatmybackWhenIdoubleonmytrack，Andmysecretpathsmadeclear，Publishedo’erthehemisphereToeachgaping，pryingcrew？
ShallI？BlowmeifIdo！"
SotheMountainsshookandthundered，AndtheHurricanecamesweeping，AndthepeoplestaredandwonderedAstheSeacameonthemleaping：
Each，accordingtohispromise，MadethingslivelyatSt。Thomas。
Tillonemorn，whenMr。SewardCasthisweathereyetoleeward，TherewasnotaninchofdrylandLefttomarkhisrecentisland。
Notaflagstafforasentry，Notawharforportofentry，——
Only——tocutmattersshorter——
JustapatchofmuddywaterIntheopenoceanlying，Andagullaboveitflying。
OFFSCARBOROUGH
（SEPTEMBER，1779）
I
"Haveacare！"thebailiffscriedFromtheircockleshellthatlayOffthefrigate’syellowside，TossingonScarboroughBay，Whilethefortysailitconvoyedonabowlinestretchedaway。
"Takeyourchicksbeneathyourwings，Andyourclawsandfeathersspread，Erethehawkuponthemsprings，——
ErearoundFlamboroughHeadSwoopsPaulJones，theYankeefalcon，withhisbeakandtalonsred。"
II
Howwelaughed！——mymateandI，——
Onthe"BonHommeRichard’s"deck，AswesawthatconvoyflyLikeasnow-squall，tilleachfleckMeltedinthetwilightshadowsofthecoast-line，speckbyspeck；
AndscufflingbacktoshoreTheScarboroughbailiffssped，Asthe"Richard"witharoarOfhercannonroundtheHead，Crossedherroyalyardsandsignaledtoherconsort："Chaseahead"
III
ButthedevilseizeLandaisInthatconsortshipofFrance！
Fortheshabby，lubberwayThatheworkedthe"Alliance"
Intheoffing，——norabroadsidefiredsavetoourmischance！——
Whentumblingtothevan，Withhisbattle-lanternsset，RosetheburlyEnglishman’Gainstourhullasblackasjet，——
Rodetheyellow-sided"Serapis，"andallalonewemet！
IV
Allalone，thoughfaratseaHunghisconsort，roundingto；
Allalone，thoughonourleeFoughtour"Pallas，"stanchandtrue！
Forthefirstbroadsidearoundusbothasmokycircledrew：
And，likechampionsinaring，Therewasclearedalittlespace——
Scarceacable’slengthtoswing——
Erewegrappledinembrace，Alltheworldshutoutaroundus，andweonlyfacetoface！
V
ThenawokeallhellbelowFromthatbroadside，doublycurst，ForourlongeighteensinrowLeapedthefirstdischargeandburst！
Andondeckourmencamepouring，fearingtheirowngunstheworst。
Andasdumbwelay，till，throughSmokeandflameandbittercry，Hailedthe"Serapis：""HaveyouStruckyourcolors？"Ourreply，"Wehavenotyetbeguntofight！"wentshoutingtothesky！
VI
RouxofBrest，oldfisher，layLikeaherringgaspinghere；
BunkerofNantucketBay，Blownfromouttheport，droppedsheerHalfacable’slengthtoleeward；yetwefaintlyraisedacheerAswithhisownrighthandOurCommodoremadefastThefoeman’shead-gearandThe"Richard’s"mizzen-mast，Andinthatdeath-lockclingingheldustherefromfirsttolast！
VII
Yetthefoeman，gunongun，Throughthe"Richard"torearoad，Withhisgunners’rammersrunThroughourportsateveryload，Tillclearthebluebeyondusthroughouryawningtimbersshowed。
YetwithentrailstornweclungLiketheSpartantoourfox，AndondecknocowardtongueWailedtheenemy’shardknocks，Northatallbelowustrembledlikeawreckupontherocks。
VIII
Thenathoughtroseinmybrain，AsthroughChannelmiststhesun。
FromourtopsafirelikerainDrovebelowdeckseveryoneOftheenemy’sship’scompanytohideorworkagun：
AndthatthoughttookshapeasI
Onthe"Richard’s"yardlayout，Thatamanmightdoanddie，IfthedoingbroughtaboutFreedomforhishomeandcountry，andhismessmates’cheeringshout！
IX
ThenIcreptoutinthedarkTillIhungabovethehatchOfthe"Serapis，"——amarkForhermarksmen！——withamatchAndahand-grenade，butlingeredjustamomentmoretosnatchOnelastlookatseaandsky！
Atthelighthouseonthehill！
Attheharvest-moononhigh！
Andourpineflagflutteringstill！
ThenturnedanddownheryawningthroatIlaunchedthatdevil’spill！
X
ThenablankwasallbetweenAstheflamesaroundmespun！
HadIfiredthemagazine？
Wasthevictorylostorwon？
NorknewItillthefightwaso’erbuthalfmyworkwasdone：
ForIlayamongthedeadInthecockpitofourfoe，Witharoarabovemyhead，——
Tillatramplingtoandfro，Andalanternshowedmymate’sface，andIknewwhatnowyouknow！
CADETGREY
CANTOI
I
Actfirst，scenefirst。Astudy。OfakindHalfcell，halfsalon，opulentyetgrave；
Rarebooks，low-shelved，yetfarabovethemindOfcommonmantocompassortocrave；
SomeslightreliefofpamphletsthatinclinedThesoulatfirsttotrifling，till，dismayedBytextandtitle，itdrewbackresigned，NorcaredwithlevitytovexashadeThattoitselfsuchperfectconcordmade。
II
SomethoughtsliketheseperplexedthepatriotbrainOfJones，LawgivertotheCommonwealth，AsonthethresholdofthischastedomainHepausedexpectant，andlookedupinstealthTodarkenedcanvasesthatfrownedamain，Withstern-eyedPuritans，whofirstbeganTospreadtheirrootsinGeorgiusPrimus’reign，Nordroppedtillnow，obedienttosomeplan，Theircenturyfruit，——theperfectBostonman。
III
SomewherewithinthatRussia-scentedgloomAvoicecatarrhalthrilledtheMember’sear：
"Briefisourbusiness，Jones。Lookroundthisroom！
Regardyonportraits！Readtheirmeaningclear！
ThesemuchproclaimMYstation。IpresumeYOUareourCongressman，beforewhosewitAndsoberjudgmentshalltheyouthappearWhoforWestPointisdeemedmostjustandfitToservehiscountryandtohonorit。
IV
"Suchismyson！Elsewhereperhaps’twerewiseTrialcompetitiveshouldguideyourchoice。
TherearesomepeopleIcanwellsurmiseThemselvesmustshowtheirmerits。History’svoiceSparesmethattrouble：alldesertthatliesInyonderancestorofQueenAnne’sday，OryongraveGovernor，isallmyboy’s，——
Revertstohim；entailed，asonemightsay；
Inbrief，resultinWinthropAdamsGrey！"
V
Heturnedandlaidhiswell-bredhand，andsmiled，Onthecroppedheadofonewhostoodbeside。
Ahme！insoothitwasnoruddychildNorbrawnyyouththatthrilledthefather’spride；
’TwasbutaMindthatsomehowhadbeguiledFromsoullessMatterprocessesthatservedForspeechandmotionanddigestionmild，Contentifallonemoralpurposenerved，Norreckedtherebyitsspineweresomewhatcurved。
VI
Hewasscarceeighteen。YeterehewaseightHehaddespoiledtheclassics；muchheknewOfSanskrit；notthatheplacedundueweightOnthis，butthatithelpedhimwithHebrew，Hisfavoritetongue。Helearned，alas！toolate，Onecan’tbegintooearly，——wouldregretThatboyishwhimtoascertainthestateOfVenus’atmospheremadehimforgetThatphilologicgoalonwhichhissoulwasset。
VII
Hetoohadtraveled；attheageoftenFoundParisempty，dullexceptforartAndaccent。"Mabille"withitsgloriesthenLessthanEgyptian"Almees"touchedaheartNothingifnotpureclassic。IfsomemenThoughthimaprig，itvexednothisconceit，Butmovedhispity，andofttimeshispen，Thebettertoinstructthem，throughsomesheetPublishedinBoston，andsigned"BeaconStreet。"
VIII
FrompremisessoplaintheblindcouldseeButonededuction，anditcamenextday。
"Intimeslikethese，theverynameofG。
Speaksvolumes，"wrotetheHonorableJ。
"Inclosedpleasefindappointment。"PresentlyCameareceptiontowhichHarvardlentFourteenprofessors，and，togiveesprit，TheLiberalClubsomeeighteenladiessent，FivethatspokeGreek，andthirteensentiment。
IX
Fourpoetscamewholovedeachother’ssong，Andtwophilosophers，whothoughtthattheyWereinmostthingsimpracticalandwrong；
Andtworeformers，eachinhisownwayPeculiar，——onewhohadwaxedstrongOnherbsandwater，andsuchsimplefare；
Twoforeignlions，"RamSee"and"ChyLong，"
Andseveralartistsclaimedattentionthere，Basedonthefacttheyhadbeensnubbedelsewhere。
X
WiththisindorsementnothingnowremainedButcounsel，Godspeed，andsomecalmadieux；
Nofoolishtearthefather’seyelashstained，AndWinthrop’scheekasguiltlessshoneofdew。
Aslightpublicity，suchasobtainedInclassicRome，thesefewlasthoursattended。
Thedayarrived，thetrainanddepotgained，Themayor’sownpresencethislastactcommendedThetrainmovedoffandherethefirstactended。
CANTOII
I
WhereWestPointcrouches，andwithliftedshieldTurnsthewholerivereastwardthroughthepass；
Whosejuttingcrags，halfsilver，standrevealedLikebossybucklersofLeonidas；
WherebuttressedlowagainstthestormsthatwieldTheirsummerlightningswherehereagletsswarm，ByFreedom’scradleNature’sselfhassteeledHerheart，likeWinkelried，andtothatstormOfleveledlancesbaresherbosomwarm。
II
Butnotto-night。Theairandwoodsarestill，Thefaintestrustleinthetreesbelow，Thelowesttremorfromthemountainrill，CometotheearasbutthetrailingflowOfspiritrobesthatwalkunseenthehill；
Themoonlowsailingo’ertheuplandfarm，ThemoonlowsailingwherethewatersfillThelozengelake，besidethebanksofbalm，Gleamslikeachevronontheriver’sarm。
III
Allspacebreatheslanguor：fromthehilltophigh，WherePutnam’sbastioncrumblesinthepast，ToswooningdepthswheredrowsycannonlieAndwide-mouthedmortarsgapeinslumbersvast；
Strokeuponstroke，thefaroarsglanceanddieOnthehushedbosomofthesleepingstream；
Brightforonemomentdriftsawhitesailby，BrightforonemomentshowsabayonetgleamFaronthelevelplain，thenpassesasadream。
IV
Softdownthelineofdarkenedbattlements，Brightoneachlatticeofthebarrackwalls，Wherethelowarchingsallyportindents，Seenthroughitsgloombeyond，themoonbeamfalls。
AllisreposesavewherethecampingtentsMockthewhitegravestonesfartheron，wheresoundNomorninggunsforreveille，norwhenceNodrum-beatcallsretreat，butstilliseverfoundWaitingandpresentoneachsentry’sround。
V
Withinthecamptheylie，theyoung，thebrave，Halfknight，halfschoolboy，acolytesoffame，Pledgedtoonealtar，andperchanceonegrave；
Bredtofearnothingbutreproachandblame，Asceticdandieso’erwhomvestalsrave，Clean-limbedyoungSpartans，disciplinedyoungelves，Taughttodestroy，thattheymaylivetosave，Studentsembattled，soldiersattheirshelves，Heroeswhoseconquestsareatfirstthemselves。
VI
Withinthecamptheylie，indreamsarefreedFromthegrimdisciplinetheylearntolove；
Indreamsnomorethesentry’schallengeheed，Indreamsafarbeyondtheirpicketsrove；
OnetreadsoncemorethepinypathsthatleadTohisgreenmountainhome，andpausinghearsThecattlecall；onetreadsthetangledweedOfslipperyrocksbesideAtlanticpiers；
Onesmilesinsleep，onewakenswetwithtears。
VII
OnescentsthebreathofjasmineflowersthattwineThepillaredporchesofhisSouthernhome；
OnehearsthecooofpigeonsinthepineOfWesternwoodswherehewaswonttoroam；
OneseesthesunsetfirethedistantlineWherethelongprairiesweepsitslevelsdown；
Onetreadsthesnow-peaks；onebylampsthatshineDownthebroadhighwaysofthesea-girttown；
Andtwoaremissing，——CadetsGreyandBrown！
VIII
MuchasIgrievetochroniclethefact，Thatselfsametruantknownas"CadetGrey"
Wastheyoungheroofourmoraltract，Shornofhistwofoldnamesonentrance-day。
"Winthrop"and"Adams"droppedinthatoneactOfmartialcurtness，andtheroll-callthinnedOfhisancestors，hewithyouthfultactIndulgenceclaimed，sinceWinthropnomoresinned，NorsaintedAdamswincedwhenhe，plainGrey，was"skinned。"
IX
Hehadknowntrialssincewesawhimlast，Bysheergoodluckhadjustescapedrejection，Notforhislearning，butthatitwascastInaspareframescarcefitfordrillinspection；
Butwhenheope’dhislipsastreamsovastOfinformationfloodedeachprofessor，Theyquiteforgothiseyeglass，——somethingpastAllprecedent，——acceptingthetransgressor，Weakeyesandallofwhichhewaspossessor。
X
E’enthefirstdayhetouchedablackboard’sspace——
Sothetraditionofhisglorylingers——
Twowiseprofessorsfainted，eachwithfaceWhiteasthechalkwithinhisrapidfingers：
Alldayheciphered，atsuchfranticpace，HisformwashidinchalkprecipitationOfeveryproblem，tilltheysaidhiscaseCouldmeetfromthemnofairexaminationTillCongressmadeanewappropriation。
XI
Famousinmolecules，hedemonstratedFromthemesshashtomanyalisteningclassful；
Greatasabotanist，heseparatedThreekindsof"Mentha"inonejulep’sglassful；
Highinastronomy，ithasbeenstatedHewasthefirstatWestPointtodiscoverMars’missingsatellites，andcalculatedTheirtruepositions，nottheheavensover，But’neaththewindowofMissKittyRover。
XII
Indeed，IfearthisnoveltycelestialThatverynightwasvisibleandclear；
Atleasttwoyouthsofaspectmostterrestrial，Andcladinuniform，wereloiteringnearAvilla’scasement，whereagentlevestalTooktheirimpatiencesomewhatpatiently，Knowingtheyouthsweresomewhatgreenand"bestial"——
（AcertainslangoftheAcademy，Ibegthereaderwon’trefertome）。
XIII
Forwhentheyceasedtheirardentstrain，MissKittyGlowednotwithangernorakindredflame，Butratherflushedwithanoddsortofpity，Halfmatron’skindness，andhalfcoquette’sshame；
Proudyetquiteblameful，whensheheardtheirdittyShegavehersoulpoeticalexpression，Andbeingclevertoo，asshewaspretty，Fromherhighcasementwarbledthisconfession，——
Halfprovocationandonehalfrepression：——
NOTYET
Notyet，Ofriend，notyet！thepatientstarsLeanfromtheirlattices，contenttowait。
AllisillusiontillthemorningbarsSlipfromthelevelsoftheEasterngate。
Nightistooyoung，Ofriend！dayistoonear；
Waitforthedaythatmakethallthingsclear。
Notyet，Ofriend，notyet！
Notyet，Olove，notyet！allisnottrue，Allisnoteverasitseemethnow。
Soonshalltherivertakeanotherblue，Soondiesyonlightuponthemountainbrow。
Whatliethdark，Olove，brightdaywillfill；
Waitforthymorning，beitgoodorill。
Notyet，Olove，notyet！
XIV
Thestrainwasfinished；softlyasthenightHervoicediedfromthewindow，yete’enthenFlutteredandfelllikewiseakerchiefwhite；
Butthatnodoubtwasaccident，forwhenShesoughthercouchshedeemedherconductquiteBeyondthereachofscandalouscommenter，——
Washingherhandsofeithergallantwight，Knowingthemoralistmightcomplimenther，——
ThusvoicingSirenwiththewordsofMentor。
XV
Shelittleknewtheyouthsbelow，whostraightDivedforherkerchief，andquiteoverlookedThepregnantmoralshewouldinculcate；
NordreamedthelesshowlittleWinthropbrookedHerrighttodoubthissoul’smaturerstate。
Brown——whowasWestern，amiable，andnew——
Mighttakethemoralandaccepthisfate；
Thewhichhedid，but，beingstrongertoo，Tookthewhitekerchief，also，ashisdue。
XVI
Theydidnotquarrel，whichnodoubtseemedqueerTothosewhoknewnothowtheirfriendshipblended；
Eachwasopposed，andeachtheother’speer，Yeteachtheotherinsomethingstranscended。
WhereBrownlackedculture，brains，——andoft，Ifear，Cashinhispocket，——Greyofcoursesuppliedhim；
WhereGreylackedfrankness，force，andfaithsincere，Brownofhismanhoodsufferednonetochidehim，Butinhisfaultsstoodmanfullybesidehim。
XVII
Inacademicwalksandstudiesgrave，Inthecampdrillandmartialoccupation，Theyhelpedeachother：butjusthereIcraveSpaceforthereader’sfullimagination，——
Thefactispatent，Greybecameaslave！
Atool，afag，a"pleb"！Tostateitplainer，Allthatbluebloodandancestrye’ergaveCleanedguns，broughtwater！——was，infact，retainerToJones，whoseunclewasapaper-stainer！
XVIII
HowtheyborethisathomeIcannotsay：
Ionlyknowsorunsthegossip’stale。
ItchancedonedaythatthepaternalGreyCametoWestPointthathehimselfmighthailThefutureheroinsomeproperwayConsistentwithhislineage。WithhimcameAjudge，apoet，andabravearrayOfauntsanduncles，bearingeachaname，Eyeglassandrespiratorwiththesame。
XIX
"Observe！"quothGreytheeldertohisfriends，"NotinthesegiddyyouthsatbaseballplayingYou’llnoticeWinthropAdams！GreaterendsThantheseabsorbHISleisure。NodoubtstrayingWithCaesar’sCommentaries，heattendsSomeRomancouncil。Letusask，however，Yongrimyurchin，whomysouloffendsBywheelingoffal，ifhewillendeavorTofind——What！heaven！Winthrop！Oh！no！never！"
XX
Alas！tootrue！ThelastofalltheGreysWas"doingpolicedetail，"——ithadcomeTothis；invaintherarehistoricbaysThatcrownedthepicturedPuritansathome！
Andyet’twascertainthatingrosserwaysOfhealthandphysiquehewasquiteimproving。
Straighterhestood，andhadachievedsomepraiseInotherexercise，muchmorebehoovingAsoldier’stastethanmerelydirtremoving。
XXI
Buttoresume：welefttheyouthfulpair，Somestanzasback，beforealady’sbower；
’Tistobehopedtheywerenolongerthere，Forstarswerepointingtothemorninghour。
Theirescapadediscovered，ill’twouldfareWithourtwoheroes，derelictoforders；
But，liketheghost，they"scentthemorningair，"
Andbackagaintheystealacrosstheborders，Unseen，unheeded，bytheirmartialwarders。
XXII
Theygottobedwithspeed：youngGreytodreamOfsomevaguefuturewithageneral’sstar，AndMistressKittybaskinginitsgleam；
WhileBrown，contenttoworshipherafar，Dreamedhimselfdyingbysomelonelystream，HavingsnatchedKittyfromeighteenNezPerces，Tillafarbugle，withthemorningbeam，Inhisdullearitsfatefulsongrehearses，WhichWinthropAdamsafterputtoverses。
XXIII
Sopassedthreeyearsoftheirnovitiate，ThefirstrealboyhoodGreyhadeverknown。
Hisyouthranclear，——notchokedlikehisCochituate，Incivicpipes，butfreeandpurealone；
Yetknewrepression，couldhimselfhabituateTohavingmindandbodywellrubbeddown，Couldreadhimselfinothers，andcouldsituateThemselvesinhim，——except，Igrievetoown，Hecouldn’tseewhatKittysawinBrown！
XXIV
Atlastcamegraduation；BrownreceivedIntheOneHundredthCavalrycommission；
Thenfrolic，flirting，parting，——whennonegrievedSaveBrown，wholovedouryoungAcademician。
AndGrey，whofelthisfriendwasstilldeceivedByMistressKitty，whowithotherbeautiesGracedtheoccasion，anditwasbelievedHadpromisedBrownthatwhenhecouldrecruithisPromisedcommand，she’dsharewithhimthoseduties。
XXV
Howe’erthiswasIknownot；allIknow，ThenightwasJune’s，themoonrodehighandclear；
"’Twassuchanightasthis，"threeyearsago，MissKittysangthesongthattwomighthear。
Thereisawalkwheretreeso’erarchinggrow，Toowideforone，notwideenoughforthree（Afactprecludinganypluralbeau），WhichquiteexplainedMissKitty’scompany，ButnotwhyGreythatfavoredoneshouldbe。
XXVI
Thereisaspring，whoselimpidwatershideSomewherewithintheshadowsofthatpathCalledKosciusko’s。Theretwofiguresbide，——
GreyandMissKitty。SurelyNaturehathNofairermirrorforamight-bebrideThanthissamepoolthatcaughtourgentlebelleToitsdarkheartonemoment。AthersideGreybent。Asomethingtrembledo’erthewell，Bright，spherical——atear？Ahno！abuttonfell！
XXVII
"Materialmindsmightthinkthatgravitation，"
QuothGrey，"drewyonmetallicspheroiddown。
ThesoulpoeticviewsthesituationFraughtwithmoremeaning。WhenthygirlishcrownWasmirroredthere，therewasdisintegrationOfme，andallmyspiritmovedtoyou，Takingtheformofslowprecipitation！"
Butherecame"Taps，"astart，asmile，adieu！
Ablush，asigh，andendofCantoII。
BUGLESONG
Fadesthelight，AndafarGoethday，comethnight；
AndastarLeadethall，SpeedethallTotheirrest！
Love，good-night！
MustthougoWhenthedayAndthelightNeedtheeso，——
Needethall，Heedethall，Thatisbest？
CANTOIII
I
Wherethesunsinksthroughleaguesofaridsky，Wherethesundieso’erleaguesofaridplain，Wherethedeadbonesofwastedriverslie，Trailedfromtheirchannelsinyonmountainchain；
WheredaybydaynaughttakestheweariedeyeButthelow-rimmingmountains，sharplybasedOnthedeadlevels，movingfarornigh，Asthesickvisionwanderso’erthewaste，Buteverdaybydayagainstthesunsettraced：
II
TheremovingthroughapoisonouscloudthatstingsWithdustofalkalithetramplingbandOfIndianponies，rideonduskywingsTheredmaraudersoftheWesternland；
Heavywithspoil，theyseekthetrailthatbringsTheirflauntinglancestothatshelteredbankWherelietheirlodges；andtheriversingsForgetfuloftheplainbeyond，thatdrankItslifeblood，wherethewastedcaravansank。
III
Theybroughtwiththemthethief’signoblespoil，Thebeggar’sdole，thegreedofchiffonnier，Thescumofcamps，theimplementsoftoilSnatchedfromdeadhands，torustasuselesshere；
AlltheycouldrakeorgleanfromhutorsoilPiledtheirleanponies，withthejackdaw’sgreedForvacantglitter。ItwerescarceafoilToallthistinselthatonefeatheredreedBoreonitsbarbtwoscalpsthatfreshlybleed！
IV
Theybroughtwiththem，alas！awoundedfoe，Boundhandandfoot，yetnursedwithcruelcare，LestthatindeathhemightescapeonethroeTheyhaddecreedhislivingfleshshouldbear：
Ayouthfulofficer，byonefoulblowOftreacherysurprised，yetfightingstillAmidhisambushedtrain，calmasthesnowAbovehim；hopeless，yetcontenttospillHisbloodwiththeirs，andfightingbuttokill。
V
Hehadfoughtnobly，andinthatbriefspellHadwontheaweofthoserudebordermenWhogatheredroundhim，andbesidehimfellInloyalfaithandsilence，savethatwhenBysmokeembarrassed，andnearsightaswell，Hepausedtowipehiseyeglass，anddecideItsnearerfocus，therearoseayellOfapprobation，andBobBarkercried，"Wadein，Dundreary！"tossedhiscapand——died。
VI
Theirsolesurvivornow！hiscaptorsbearHimallunconscious，andbesidethestreamLeavehimtorest；meantimethesquawsprepareThestakeforsacrifice：norwakesagleamOfpityinthoseFuries’eyesthatglareExpectantofthetorture；yetalwayHissteadfastspiritshinesandmocksthemthereWithpeacetheyknownot，tillatcloseofdayOnhisdulleartherethrillsawhispered"Grey！"
VII
Hestarts！Wasitatrick？HadangelskindTouchedwithcompassionsomeweakwoman’sbreast？
Suchthingshe’dreadof！FaintlytohismindCamePocahontaspleadingforherguest。
Butthen，thisvoice，thoughsoft，wasstillinclinedTobaritone！AsquawinraggedgownStoodnearhim，frowninghatred。Washeblind？
Whoseeyewasthisbeneaththatbeetlingfrown？
Thefrownwaspainted，butthatwinkmeant——Brown！
VIII
"Hush！foryourlifeandmine！thethongsarecut，"
Hewhispers；"inyonthicketstandsmyhorse。
Onedash！——Ifollowclose，asiftoglutMyownrevenge，yetbartheothers’course。
Now！"And’tisdone。Greyspeeds，Brownfollows；butEreyettheyreachtheshade，Grey，fainting，reels，YetnotbeforeBrown’scirclingarmscloseshutHisin，upliftinghim！AnonhefeelsAhorsebeneathhimbound，andhearstherattlingheels。
IX
Thenroseayellofbaffledhate，andsprangHeadlongthesavagesinswiftpursuit；
Thoughspeedthefugitives，theyhopetohangHotontheirheels，likewolves，withtirelessfoot。
Longisthechase；BrownhearswithinwardpangTheshort，hardpantingofhisgallantsteedBeneathitsdoubleburden；vainlyrangBothvoiceandspur。Theheavingflanksmaybleed，Yetcomesthesequelthattheystillmustheed！
X
Brownsawit——reinedhissteed；dismounting，stoodCalmandinflexible。"Oldchap！youseeThereisbutONEescape。Youknowit？Good！
ThereisONEmantotakeit。Youarehe。
Thehorsewon’tcarrydouble。Ifhecould，’Twouldbutprotractthisbother。Ishallstay：
I’vebusinesswiththesedevils，theywithme；
Iwilloccupythemtillyougetaway。
Hush！quicktime，forward。There！Godblessyou，Grey！"
XI
Butashefinished，Greyslippedtohisfeet，Calmashisancestorsinvoiceandeye：
"YoudoforgetyourselfwhenyoucompeteWithhimwhoseRIGHTitistostayanddie：
That’snotYOURduty。Pleaseregainyourseat；
AndtakemyORDERS——sinceIrankyouhere！——
Mountandrejoinyourmen，andmydefeatReportatquarters。Takethisletter；ne’erGiveittoaughtbutHER，norletaughtinterfere。"
XII
And，shamedandblushing，BrownthelettertookObedientlyandplaceditinhispocket；
Then，drawingforthanother，said，"IlookFordeathasyoudo，whereforetakethislocketAndletter。"Herehiscomrade’shandheshookInsilence。"Shouldwebothtogetherfall，Someotherman"——buthereallspeechforsookHislips，asringingcheerilyo’erallHeheardafarhisowndearbugle-call！
XIII
’Twashiscommandandsuccor，bute’enthenGreyfainted，withpoorBrown，whohadforgotHelikewisehadbeenwounded，andbothmenWerepickedupquiteunconsciousoftheirlot。
Longlaytheyinextremity，andwhenTheybothgrewstronger，andoncemoreexchangedOldvowsandmemories，onecommon"den"
Inhospitalwastheirs，andfreetheyranged，Awaitingorders，butnomoreestranged。
XIV
Andyet’twasstrange——norcanIendmytaleWithoutthismoral，tobefairandjust：
TheyneversoughttoknowwhyeachdidfailThepromptfulfillmentoftheother’strust。
ItwassuggestedtheycouldnotavailThemselvesofeitherletter，sincetheywereDulydispatchedtotheiraddressbymailByCaptainX。，whoknewMissRoverfairNowmeantstoutMistressBloggsofBlankBlankSquare。
II。SPANISHIDYLSANDLEGENDS
THEMIRACLEOFPADREJUNIPERO
ThisisthetalethattheChronicleTellsofthewonderfulmiracleWroughtbythepiousPadreSerro，TheveryreverendJunipero。
Theheathenstoodonhisancientmound，LookingoverthedesertboundIntothedistant，hazySouth，Overthedustyandbroadchampaign，Where，withmanyagapingmouthAndfissure，crackedbytheferviddrouth，ForsevenmonthshadthewastedplainKnownnomoistureofdeworrain。
Thewellswereemptyandchokedwithsand；
Therivershadperishedfromtheland；
Onlythesea-fogstoandfroSlippedlikeghostsofthestreamsbelow。
Deepinitsbedlaytheriver’sbones，Bleachinginpebblesandmilk-whitestones，Andtrackedo’erthedesertfaintandfar，Itsribsshonebrightoneachsandybar。
ThustheystoodasthesunwentdownOverthefoot-hillsbareandbrown；
ThustheylookedtotheSouth，wherefromThepale-facemedicine-manshouldcome，Notinangerorinstrife，Buttobring——soranthetale——
Thewelcomespringsofeternallife，Thelivingwatersthatshouldnotfail。
Saidone，"HewillcomelikeManitou，Unseen，unheard，inthefallingdew。"
Saidanother，"HewillcomefullsoonOutoftheround-facedwaterymoon。"
Andanothersaid，"Heishere！"andlo，Faltering，staggering，feebleandslow，Outfromthedesert’sblindingheatThePadredroppedattheheathen’sfeet。
TheystoodandgazedforalittlespaceDownonhispallidandcarewornface，AndasmileofscornwentroundthebandAstheytouchedalternatewithfootandhandThismortalwaif，thattheouterspaceOfdimmysteriousskyandsandFlungwithsolittleofChristiangraceDownontheirbarren，sterilestrand。
Saidonetohim："ItseemsthyGodIsaverypitifulkindofGod：
HecouldnotshieldthineachingeyesFromtheblowingdesertsandsthatrise，NorturnasidefromthyoldgrayheadTheglitteringbladethatisbrandishedBythesunHesetintheheavenshigh；
Hecouldnotmoistenthylipswhendry；
Thedesertfireisinthybrain；
Thylimbsarerackedwiththefever-pain。
IfthisbethegraceHeshoweththeeWhoartHisservant，whatmaywe，StrangetoHiswaysandHiscommands，SeekatHisunforgivinghands？"
"Drinkbutthiscup，"saidthePadre，straight，"AndthoushaltknowwhosemercyboreTheseachinglimbstoyourheathendoor，Andpurgedmysoulofitsgrossestate。
DrinkinHisname，andthoushaltseeThehiddendepthsofthismystery。
Drink！"andheheldthecup。OneblowFromtheheathendashedtothegroundbelowThesacredcupthatthePadrebore，AndthethirstysoildrankthepreciousstoreOfsacramentalandholywine，ThatemblemandconsecratedsignAndblessedsymbolofblooddivine。
Then，saysthelegend（andtheywhodoubtThesameashereticsbeaccurst），FromthedryandfeverishsoilleapedoutAlivingfountain；awell-springburstOverthedustyandbroadchampaign，Overthesandyandsterileplain，Tillthegraniteribsandthemilk-whitestonesThatlayinthevalley——thescatteredbones——
Movedintheriverandlivedagain！
SuchwasthewonderfulmiracleWroughtbythecupofwinethatfellFromthehandsofthepiousPadreSerro，TheveryreverendJunipero。
THEWONDERFULSPRINGOFSANJOAQUIN
Ofallthefountainsthatpoetssing，——
Crystal，thermal，ormineralspring，PoncedeLeon’sFountofYouth，Wellswithbottomsofdoubtfultruth，——
Inshort，ofallthespringsofTimeThateverwereflowinginfactorrhyme，Thateverweretasted，felt，orseen，TherewerenoneliketheSpringofSanJoaquin。
AnnoDominieighteen-seven，FatherDominguez（nowinheaven，——
Obiiteighteentwenty-seven）
Foundthespring，andfoundit，too，Byhismule’smiraculouscastofashoe；
Forhisbeast——adescendantofBalaam’sass——
Stoppedontheinstant，andwouldnotpass。
ThePadrethoughttheomengood，Andbenthislipstothetricklingflood；
Then——astheChroniclesdeclare，Onthehonestfaithofatruebeliever——
Hischeeks，thoughwasted，lank，andbare，FilledlikeawitheredrussetpearInthevacuumofaglassreceiver，AndthesnowsthatseventywintersbringMeltedawayinthatmagicspring。
Such，atleast，wasthewondrousnewsThePadrebroughtintoSantaCruz。
TheChurch，ofcourse，haditsownviewsOfwhowereworthiesttouseThemagicspring；butthepriorclaimFelltotheaged，sick，andlame。
Farandwidethepeoplecame：
SomefromthehealthfulAptosCreekHastenedtobringtheirhelplesssick；
EventhefishersofrudeSoquelSuddenlyfoundtheywerefarfromwell；
ThebrawnydwellersofSanLorenzoSaid，infact，theyhadneverbeenso；
Andallwereailing，——strangetosay，——
FromPescaderotoMonterey。
Overthemountaintheypouredin，Withleathernbottlesandbagsofskin；
ThroughthecanyonsamotleythrongTrotted，hobbled，andlimpedalong。
TheFathersgazedatthemovingsceneWithpiousjoyandwithsoulsserene；
Andthen——aresultperhapsforeseen——
TheylaidouttheMissionofSanJoaquin。
NotintheeyesoffaithaloneThegoodeffectsofthewatershone；
Butskinsgrewrosy，eyeswaxedclear，Ofroughvaqueroandmuleteer；
Angularformswereroundedout，Limbsgrewsuppleandwaistsgrewstout；
Andasforthegirls，——formilesaboutTheyhadnoequal！Tothisday，FromPescaderotoMonterey，You’llstillfindeyesinwhichareseenTheliquidgracesofSanJoaquin。
Thereisalimittohumanbliss，AndtheMissionofSanJoaquinhadthis；
NonewentabroadtoroamorstayButtheyfellsickinthequeerestway，——
Asingularmaladiedupays，Withgastricsymptoms：sotheyspentTheirdaysinasensuouscontent，CaringlittleforthingsunseenBeyondtheirbowersoflivinggreen，BeyondthemountainsthatlaybetweenTheworldandtheMissionofSanJoaquin。