Par moments la tempête accourt, le ciel pâlit, L'autan, bouleversant les flots de l'air, emplit L'espace d'une écume affreuse de nuages; Mais qu'importe à l'esquif de la mer sans rivages? Seulement, sur son aile il se

This afternoon, while she had sat awaiting from moment to moment the appearance of her brother, or at least the sound of his voice over the telephone, the pang had been prolonged into an agony.

Ah stay, ye tender hours of young delight, Suspend ye moments your impatient flight; For sure if aught on earth can bliss impart, Can shed the genuine joy that sooths the heart, 30 'Tis felt, when early passion's pure controul Unfolds the first affections of the soul; Bids her soft sympathies the bosom move, And wakes the mild emotions dear to love.

Dearest and kindest, I ask but to be Cherished by thee love, As thou art by me; Then shall our moments Glide sunnily o'er.

S'il secouait parfois sa torpeur de couleuvre, C'était pour assister le bourreau dans son oeuvre, Et sa prunelle avait pour clarté le reflet Des bûchers sur lesquels par moments il soufflait.