Thou thyselfhast been thoughtless-profligates bail I'll hoard thee in my heart-thus mean counsel refuse, Till the lecture comes from the last shilling. THE ROYAL MINSTREL. Long within the Danish camp I dare not give its lay! It hath suffer'd wrong from time, The chains of modern rhyme: But beneath the seeming praise The kings and nobles laughed At the hint they gave, and quaff'd The morn had scarcely broke On the land and on the wave, When around the Danish camp Throng'd the best of England's brave— That minstrel led the fight! 1 For the lyre as for the sword! " Is restored! A ROSE TREE IN FULL BEARING. A Rose tree in full bearing, * Had sweet flowers fair to see; For beauty attracted me. And so threw it far away. I found this morning early, p So late I lov'd you dearly, Though now I've lost each fond delight. The clouds seem big with showers, Sunny beams no more are seen; Farewell, ye happy hours! Falsehood has chang'd the scene. ELLEN AND LINDOR. On beds of snow the moon-beam slept, An angel, wand'ring from her sphere, MAGGIE LAUDER. Wha wadna be in love Wi' bonny Maggie Lauder ? A piper met her gaun to Fife, And spier'd what was't they ca'd her; Right scornfully she answered him, Begone, ye hallensbanker! Jog on your gate, you bladderskate, Maggie, quoth he, and by my bags, In troth I winna steer thee; My name is Rob the Ranter, Then to his bags he flew wi' speed, Weel done, quoth he-play up, quoth she→ Weel bob'd quoth Rob the Ranter; "Tis worth my while to play, indeed, When I hae sic a dancer. Weel hae you play'd your part, quoth Meg, I've liv'd in Fife, baith maid and wife, 3 TOASTS AND SENTIMENTS. Victoria-may she merit the esteem and affection of a people always ready to bestow the meed of gratitude on them who really deserve it. Health to the Queen, prosperity to the people— « and may the ministry direct their endeavours to the public good, rather than engage in party distinctions. May the blossoms of liberty never be blighted. May equity govern each branch of the law. May we never want spirit and resolution to protect and defend our independence against the powerful attack of unbridled ambition. May paper-credit never lend to corruption wings May we, as Christians, be zealous without uncharitableness-as subjects, loyal without servility and, as citizens, free without faction. Long life, pure love, and boundless liberty. Love's slavery. May we always detest the malice of those who attempt to disunite the interest of our Queen and country, which should ever be inseparable. Love, liberty, and length of blissful days. Holy pastors, honest magistrates and humane rulers, Honour and affluence to the patrons of trade, liberty, and property. Improvement to the inventions of our country. |