He shook his aged locks of snow; When she implored, and old Le Roc consented. For still I love him as my own. And now, in my hands, yours with his unite; A father's blessing on your heads alight! Nor let the least be sent away. All hearts shall sing 'Adieu to sorrow!' Had Louis then before the gate dismounted, (What time the miller's maid Colette Sung, while he supped, her chansonnette) *Louis the Fourteenth. Alluding to a popular story related of Henry the Fourth of France similar to ours of "The King and Miller of Mansfield." Then-when St. Pierre addressed his village-train, THE ARGUMENT. Introduction-Ringing of Bells in a neighbouring Village on the Birth of an Heir--General Reflections on Human Life-The Subject proposed Childhood · YouthManhood-Love-Marriage - Domestic Happiness and Affliction-War-Peace-Civil Dissension-Retirement from active Life-Old Age and its Enjoyments—Conclusion. |