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Contents of Part I. Introduction, Editor s Answer, Intellectual Culture, Mediocrity, Friendship, Urbanity, Humbugs, Their Ladyships, Shakespeare, The Little Fellows, Tribute to France, PAGE s 7 7 9 9 II 12 14 rS i6 17 , INTRODUCTION I N as much as the French mind has a clearer and more acute perception of persons and things in general, {so says William Matthews, one of the best ivriters that this country has produced), as stated by Dr. Lord of Stamford, in his '■'Beacon-Lights of History," though lacking that schrewdness and boldness which characterize what peopl' usually call the Anglo-Saxon race ; it was my fate to return, after more than thirty years' absence, among a society where as a teacher and younger man, I had re- ceived so many marks of esteem, friendliness and con- sideration. Returning, under sad circumstances, to what I had considered a Home; bereft of every one of my kindred, ease and comfort which I had unfortunately sacrificed in hair-brained speculations at the Bourse of Paris, hence on the altar of Mammon, I was gratified with the flatter- ing recollection that my name and labours had not been altogether forgotten. In order to insure a more persistent success, in my endeavors to regain that former favor I had enjoyed in my younger days, 1 published some * poetical effusions and portraits in English and in French, with the expec- tation they would enhance my merit, and counterbalance my loss of youth and beauty. * Printed and published in Toronto by M. M. Rowsell and Hutchison. INTRODUCTION Alas ! I was soon to learn that my compositions were beyond the mark, since they were keenly felt ob- noxious by some, because the cap fitted so 7veU ; and from that time henceforth, I had to contend with a malicious and studied opposition, which should render vain and useless the laurels I had already won among the daugh- ters of my former pupils. It will not be presuming too much if I undertake to lay before an unprejudiced public my experience of near- ly two years' residence in Toronto, during which time I employed my leisure hours to delineate some peculiar fea- tures, tempers, thoughts and actiofts that forced themselves up>on me. Though delayed in their publication, these composi- tions have still a smack of actuality; and this English por- tion, I hope, may be better understood than my former that had been almost all written in French. L EMILE COULON. Stamford, Conn., March, 1899. INTELLECTUAL CULTURE OUR EDITOR'S ANSWER Let ye, however, recollect We do not belong to a sect. Be it, what it may, excellent, Do not think for one moment To bring out as a precedent What you really think so potent. And we cannot so well article, Nor do we thus lightly chronicle What might, indeed, mar the favour Of those who do us the honour, And to our work subscribe ; Whose names we treasurely inscribe In the close memory of our ledger. By which our work fares the better. *' INTELLECTUAL CULTURE Many there were that did his picture get, To serve their eyes, and in it put their mind- Shakespeare, Intellectual culture is very low ebbed, Because it is with much care in idleness webbed ! Most of men make far more use of arithmetic To pay off bills of fare, tailors' fashion to fit Than use their own brains or something more poetic; Therefore, do they add very queer notions, to wit. : 8 INTELLECTUAL CULTURE They make up for any I'mvard deficiency By secured flatter}' and pompous self esteem, Which consists in that light and loud proficiency With which vain glorious men, precious women do teem; In praiseworthy compliments on the cut of dress, The which does so poor people and shopkeepers impress. With that lofty and so apparent mental show That brass will glitter brighter than gold any how. But then, what of that, since great physical training Sums up in the dear end all qualities wanting ; And long live that croquet with its elegant swing That gives women a gentle and more ladylike spring ! n For thus tennis, golf, baseball, boating, bicycling, To which may be added riding, enlarge muscles. More fit for athletes, say for big boys or young men; 3 ''Ce those exercises hasten the blood's pulses, 3at do not always suit, let us say, to maintain ''^^fi languid air, the pallid and somnolent cheek Of ladies who wouldn't for a world forego, each week, The remarkable, desirable, fashionable visits Where they can easily lavish their ready wits By conversations on good health and babies' praise, The weather, the rain, the sun, th' wind, the dust, the heat; Which combined with a fev^ gossips, is all they can raise In so short a time and place where ladies so meet. FRIENDSHIP Such is for many the heavy duties of life For which husbands money make with trouble and strife. Let us no longer pity dear simplicity Which will not bring with it plentiful variety or vanities, fancies or other implements That toll more than learning five or six elements. fiJ 'I'f MEDIOCRITY.* There are, I am loath to say, many people Who do feel that sort of mediocrity, That will make them rise in audacity. Therefore, do they, in their run /or power, Upset all rules of common propriety. Their short sightedness with which they are blessed, Makes them see only what is interested. * In answer to a lady. FRIENDSHIP No, I am that I am, and they that level At my abuses reckon up their own. Shakespkare, Son. cxxi. Often is friendship, so called derived From strange causes as yet undecided. Oft too, does it spring from necessity; Oft 'gain and anon in adversity; Many a time also in dear piety, And, I may add to it, in vanity. lO FRIENDSHIP It may likely reckoned be perchance As the result of that nonchalance That tequires, be it said, wherewith to fill All those idle hours of him who has some ill, Which he may from his brain disperse By jovialities and gaieties diverse. Let him not, indeed, meet such a fellow Who would his own freedom and wit allow! And make that friend, so far as we know, Find pretty soon the real state of his brow. Then, will that friendship be soon at an end, Since it will no longer serve nor pretend To humor the wiles and the morbid trouble, When that head of his is all in a muddle. Hidden weakness and heart's debility Can't very long stand ready scrutiny; His religion, ways, means, feelings and words Couldn't vibrate any more on the same chords. And a master, though, as he thought he was, Makes him understand he no longer has Any such parts as others possessed, And as such gives him up quite disgusted. Very soon will the green-eyed monster All his venom and spite muster To hurl down with vim and studied ardour His sly dormant ire, and bring disf. . our Against him who 7vas to have been his play, And against which he has nothing to say. URBANITY II m'- i Such a man is bereft of real goodness Who will not in others bear happiness, Because he himself sees no other fame Save that which is stamped with his own name. URBANITY Lo, this only have I found that God has made man upright. ECCLESIASTES VII., 20 Some ignorant people take politeness As tantamount a sign of lowness; Therefore will they show high dignity By utmost want of civility. And when for necessity used, Shall be received and hence diffused Among vulgar and common outcome 0/ country cronies thus thought handsome To adorn city streets, grammar schools. More fit to use a yard, sell cotton spools. Than cram their heads with literature That requires city life investiture; Hence, t'ley'll apply their figuring propensity To numbers, multiplication tables, their hobby, Which sure would give them greater measures Of what is drawn from Euclid's figures. SnaiiHHi-t/maxK 12 HUMBUGS They will understand that better science Which sums up pounds, shillings and pence, Than that hollow, light poetical art That couldn't give them enough to hire a cart. What matters it, if we should learn how The Greeks, Romans or others did know We, humble followers of those masters, Are nothing than poor imitators? HUMBUGS Unless this general evil they maintain. All men are bad and in their badness reign. Shakespeare, Son. cxxi. The world, I am afraid, is all over the same ! It is none the less for this or for that a great shame That we should see so many ills and quacks prevail In every department of life: it is wail. Everybody seems to have no other thought Than vices and devices with which all is fraught; And which must give more power and have deal more sway Than good sense, charity or other points could weigh. Struggle for poor and dear life has come to that extent, That all will run, dance, laugh, cringe and even invent Harmful gossip, plausible stories and biggest lie, To get what will give them power sky high. If ■ :- )■ Mr* I'ay \l ■J HUMBUGS 13 It's no use for man to strive and be respectable; Feigned gentility, appearance more acceptable Than real worth, virtue, knowledge, sterling qualities, Which would put a slur on, make people quake to forties. When you can by cheat, deceit your fortune insure. What matters it, if people know otherwise for sure? Your fellow bystanders who themselves are worthless. Require their friends to put up, silent, powerless. With your ways, means, pleasure, follies and meanest trick, However vicious, bad, hurtful, if they do stick. " Let not adversity with pale face atrocity " Look close in your face ; avoid its intensity "Which would make of you a miserable, a p uper "Who, from being admired, would become admirer. Show no science, no superiority, good breeding ; It's no use, they must in the end be but ruining. Chances of feeling with vulgarity common Would work better for you, for this very reason That they would with scorn consider humility Fit to command their attention, their charity. Times have changed, and the ways of Old Testament Have come around 'gain with the same element : Jews* predominate now just as they did of yore ; Jesus, I am afraid, for which I am so sore. Suffered ignominious death ^o redeem our sins That are growing again more plentiful than pins. * In the sense o( hypocrites and sinners. 14 THEIR LADYSHIPS The world, as it is, in its wanton selfishness. Becomes more in favour of and runs for riches. Art, science, painting, poetry, feeling, perchance, Shall no longer prosper ; they are looked askance As slurs on stupidity, ignorance, favour. When, now-a-days, every thing depends on number. "Brass, cheek, impudence, common parlance seem to glim " Bright above benevolent persevering vim; "And must side with malice, prejudice, cowardice "Which make up what's required for worldly device. THEIR LADYSHIPS Feigned gentility, appearance more acceptable Than real worth, virtue, knowledge, sterling qualities Which would put a slur on, make people quake to forties. E. C. I know not how many of those for evergreen Whom I have more than once or many a time seen. Who, as ladies or women, did not really know. Because they were by nature more fit for the plow, And yet belonged, they said, to a first class band, The difference between their le/t or their right hand. It's indeed most ludicrous to hear them so speak Made up words and sentences as some ci their streak. To impress and try and make knowing j eople believe Tl.ey learned something else other than mend a sleeve. You'll see them for hours deaf, mute and dumb, Not to know what to do, except look at their thumb. • t| • I SHAKESPEARE 15 Or, if tired of a day's shopping or visiting, Fall asleep in the midst of pathetic reading. They, of course, would sure on Sundays wear fine bonnets, And look down 'pon people, as would so many hornets; Return home, having understood of the sermon As much as a fish would, were it even a salmon. To think that such females as uncouth as their males, Expect good, sensible people, from their very entrails, To come and respect and honour their ladyships, Makes an intelligent man laugh and split his lips. Such is the power of position or favour, That all in a rush the ignorant will clamour : Hoy-toity, let us marry none else than ladies Who will stamp us for gentlemen in those families That will proudly look contemptuously on others As a pack of small, insignificant strollers. Long live my useful and high, lofty dignity Which obliges vulgar people to call me a lady ! SHAKESPEARE The immortal Shakespeare we all admire, Never had, has or ever will he see A mate who could really, truly aspire To the height he carried beyond the sea, At a time when learned men were as few As quiet, harmonious peace, religion knezi). i6 THE L IT T L F: FELLOWS Elizabeth's reign, so glorious for a qu^en By Shaket;peare's creations, more enabled has been Than by the deeds of all her warriors, Or the former great names of conquerors. Shakespeare was enough to give bright luster To a country, a queen that did further The religious tendency of the time With which Henry VIII made politics chime. There is far more depth and knowledge, art and science In Shakespeare's ready wit and brilliant parlance, Than politicians, scientists or preachers Could ever think or dream of being masters. His keen, deep knowledge of men and women, Who did not then harp on lady's notiien, Gives him who studies, a very bright view Of men's passions, women's desires and due; And whatever doth linger in people's hearts Who to virtue prefer more winsome arts. THE LITTLE FELLOWS I have often been much amrsed To see children go lazily to school, Trying very hard to learn those parts Of their lessons they were to repeat. Which gave them such a heap of trouble, When their chapters so awfully long,. Made them hate the very names and dates With which history is so thronged. A TRIBUTE TO FRANCE 17 I was ready to ask those children What made them groan with so much pain They had, they'd say, so many lessons From chapter such to such another, Without omitting the dates and names Of famous men, women or captains That had overrun so many countries And laid waste immense tracks of land. To exhibit or show the valour Of one nation r ver another. A TRIBUTE TO FRANCE Respectfully inscribed to M. EMILE LOU BET, the worthy President of the French Republic. When the Colonies of Great Britain Formerly rose in anger to obtain The liberties for which her children Had left her land and her viain, It v/as thought that the sad memory Of their struggles with the mother country Would lie deeply and firmly set In the hearts of those who had met With Washington and Lafayette. The sister Republic fast to the shore Of fettered Europe against which she bore, Single-handed, her free and bravest sons, Contends yet with in and out passions That would trample down her free institutions. I' m MW n -awssMMHft-Vt l8. A T R I n U T E T O FRANCE She still stands, after all, phoenixlike As a Beaam-lighl and foremost diiie, To oppose with long tried energy All religious or social tyranny; She stands, though with upbraided fickleness, An emblem of sel/will and steadiness. As she stands the malicious oppositions, The assaults of party and unruly factions. Yet in the worst time of her life. She placed herself, though with strife. At the head of the world-ivide problem That identifies her metric system. May France in the year nineteen hundred, Show to the world fair and uplifted That flag which carried the gospel of freedom To peoples bent under the weight of thraldom. PART II. Man is born on a battle field, Round him, attend or resist the powers he displeases. Owen Meredith. .._„ --.-^.Mia**, Contents of Part II. A Speech, Consolation, France lo Canada, Competilion A I a Public Table, Spite, Sisters of Charity, Virtue, Courage, etc.. Canvassing, To a Departed Sister, The Duke's Anszver, The Duke's Soliloquy, To a Minister, Hoffnung, Fortitude, Ode to the United States, PACE 21 33 33 »4 25 26 27 28 29 3' 32 33 33 34 35 35 SPEECH 21 SPEECH PACK 21 23 as 24 35 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 Delivered at the annual Banquet, Jan., i8g8, of the Toronto Grammar School's Old Boys' Association. Prokkssor Ai.i-red Bakkr, of Toronto University, presiding. On my return in December, i8g6, and after a very long absence, I had the honour and pleasure so dear to me, to experience I had not altogether been forgotten, when I found myself once more among those I had known so young ; among those who had been my colleagues, pupils and friends. Years have passed, and a great many changes have taken place without ever in the least altering my love and passion for Canadian society, Canadian habits and ideas, or my sworn allegiance to this splendid Canada of ours. I found on my arrival, that unlike me, those who had steadfastly remained at their post, had risen to eminence and well earned notoriety. Some had become judges, eminent lawyers, engineers, principals of high schools, professors in Universities and thereof president and statesmen. "Yet, I could not forget my former friends "To whom I do give as many Godsends; "They were by right installed in high places "To bring forcibly out their clever faces, "That had preserved the same dignity "I had witnessed in their infancy; "And which it was given me to behold, "Both when we were young and are now old. *r~ (T — "■'?T^r*Wf.^*V«wvi*>'i -'^'^ '««J|^*rr*r^ ! ! Si \ K .. i i 32 SPEECH I strove to bring back again my name and labours to memory, and I published some few poems of my Leisure Hours. It appears, however, that my endeavours did not realize my legitimate and sanguine expectations; in fact, it was mooted that those poetical effusions would be injurious to vie; it was even written they would probably be very disadvantageous, since there was nothing so far that could be seen from which the world would conclude I would be a good teacher or leader of conversation and the like. Perhaps again, it may have been thought I had too boldly stamped my humble name with names of a higher order. Be it what it may, a strong current of opposition and other impediments deterred me from publishing other scripts in French and in English, which are still waiting for a more favorable opportunity. Hence, I might say in my usual strain : "Beaten by the storms, the fates, the rain, "Shall I then hopelessly and in vain "Swerve from that spreading, shady maple-tree "That clung so long to my memory? " When thus alone I am in the world, "Sighing after that rest which no word "Can in any language well express, " B^ what art, by what other address "Shall I my Canadian love utter, " And live and be with you for ever ? For the Land of, etc. WniBfinTfrffiafillMjiriVtiriT^fti'fiii md labours to of my Leisure 'Ours did not tions; in fact, mdd he. mjuriotis ibably be very , far that could de I would be a like. light I had too es of a higher opposition and Liblishing other are still waiting ram. maple-tree ird FRANCE TO CANADA CONSOLATION Le style, c'est Ihomnic. Old Proverb. There is Conso/alion, when loved by the Muse, To dip one's pen in ink and by Her art and use Defend one's name against the spiteful abuse Of him who would with a sly backbiting tongue, {Pour into others ready and willing ears) All what might injure and work one's life wrong ; Following the onslaught of a cowardly foe That strikes one in the dark with a dastardly blow. 23 FRANCE TO CANADA OR Fkom Ease and Comfort to Famine 77rMiHiaaHi*M SISTERS OF CHARITY 27 SISTERS OF CHARITY* p. t The mission of woman : born to nurse. And to soothe, and to solace, to help and to heal The sick world that leans on her — these were : Owen Meredith. Sweet angels of the present, sweet ones of the future ! Could any one behold in the wide spent nature Th' earth's daintiest beauties to such goodness added, And be indifferent to their actions acted ? Those lovely, delicate and unspeakable graces Would men's hearts with their pure angelic faces Enrapture and make them ever sing the joys Which Heaven itself seldom to mortals convoys. In the unforgotten time past, the gods on earth Did descend to mingle with men's homely hearths, Since they found away from their high Olympus Dearer and lovelier angels who now for us Alone lay to our hearts and aching feeble bodies Those balms the ancient gods beyond their towering skies Envied us simple mortals we still are and then ^vere. And which they, though immortals, could not find elsewhere. I wish I could under their gentle feminine hands Rest for ever with them in everlasting lands, Where they would vc\y bodj' nurse as well as my soul, And my pains and worldly taints with their hearts condole! ♦ Who nursed me while gripped, Jatiiiary, iSgS. 28 V I R T U K , COURAGE, GOODNESS, CHARITY Life's short station would readily be well filled, If love were to our race oftener distilled; It would prove and show what sublime eternity Prepares for those whose love recalls the Divinity. VIRTUE, COURAGE, GOODNESS, CHARITY. Through wantonness if men profess They ivcary of thy parts, E'en let them die at blasphemy And perish ivith their arts. RUDYARD KU'LINC Virtue, courage, goodness and charity Have at all times been hurt and hunted down By those whose souls are full of depravity. They know full well and they feel with a frown On their brows steeped in wanton device, That their only chance in their deep set vice, Is to trample others so rich in virtues Which their corrupt natures in their issues Cannot bear to see with satisfaction Rise unblemished any pure notion. A long expectation, the dire insults Will ever more increase in their results The love which truth and perfect grandeur Bring to those whose souls are full of valour. Let us then bear with peaceful constancy The envenomed traits of dire jealousy. ITY CANVASSING UNDER DIFFICULTIES, ETC. 2g iiity. God will always side with the glorious angels Who to His will, commands, shall not be rebels; And who by their actions, fine thoughts and words Must fill with their pure life all other worlds With that delightful, seraphic atmosphere Of love, beauty, chanty, their real sphere; Those angelic souls must in the end attain The rewards which Christ promised they shall obtain. CANVASSING UNDER DIFFICULTIES WITH JOB'S PATIENCE.* Anon, Still impelVd by necessity hungrily on. He conquers the realms of his own reliance, And the last cry of fear wakes the first of defiance. Owen Meredith. Some people say I have no patience, That I tire myself out of existence ; That going at it slow and sure, I'll get all I want at leisure. To listen to ev'ry one's counsel Does not a whit advance my sell; For delays and hope can not stay My pangs and worries of the day. * Warner's World's Library. 30 CANVASSING UNDER DIFFICULTIES, ETC, Those whose daily life secure Makes them feel happy and sure, Do not in the slightest realize Whence my wants and troubles arise. To weather the ills and smarts, The world's indifference and darts, Requires Job's patience and endurance. And I do not possess his reliance. In the past ages long gone by. Job lived under a milder sky ; Did not require the ups-to-date, Relied on God's mercy for his fate. My daily fatigues the same Tire me out and spoil the fame I might in other ways and variety, Turn to better account and tranquility. By ryming in manifold verses My want, my pain, my loneliness, " Which make of me a woeful wanderer, A species of an aimless adventurer. TO A DEPARTED SISTER 3' TO A DEPARTED SISTER Like the ministering fairy that brings from her bower To some in zze all the treasures, whose use the fond elf More enrich'd by her love, disregards for herself. Owen Meredith. O thou ! dear sister, whose motherly, tender care Of my youth and of me that for thee were Thy only aim, only love and haven, How nobly my life didst thou enliven ! Thou, ever so good, so pure, so strong and sweet To me, thy Emile, always ready to meet, To pet, to love, to cherish and to teach; With thy sterling virtues his soul to reach ! How happy weren't we together the three of us ! Learned Alphonse the sad, thou sweet, gentle Virginie; Myself, thy Emile, so restless, so mischieveous; Yet, ever ready to hearken to thine entreaty ! Be thou blessed by me surviving thee ! Thou, loving, charming and dear Virginie, Whose memory recalls to my remembrance The virtuous women of la belle France. If 32 WHAT THE D U K K M AY H A V F, SPOKEN WHAT THE DUKE MAY HAVE SPOKEN rhe Duke- Uttering words he dared never recall, Words of insult and menace he thundered down all. Owen Mekeditii. Lucile. " Either you are really noble, sincere and virtuous, *' Or else false, dishonest, heartless and frivolous. " Your changing moods, your me^nless, useless words " Must tear down a man's soul, break the chords "Of the remaining life's passion you raised in his bosom; •' Unable your deceiving looks and alluring kiss to fathom, " You may sever forever that strong tie of my love, *' And fling your heart away like the flight of a dove; "But you will nevertheless have wrought an everlasting shame " On woman's endearing kisses and a virgin's name, " By your heartless conception of a man's passion " You entertained falsely by deep equivocation. " False to yourself as you are false to me, " You will make my fate a fate that Lucy " Prepared for those who durst their love to thee declare, " And invite them conquer thee, though false, if they dare. " Let us, Lucy, for ever part from each other's heart, " And let me suffer the tribute of thy artful art. ■/ THE duke's soliloquy ^^ And further, Lucy: "When woman in the pride of self-reliance " Means to have for others' love no compliance, " Then, does she in her fitful and selfish concern " Her nature descry, her calling undiscern; " Refuses the living, adheres to the past, " And makes the present and future the outcast. THE DUKE'S SOLILOQUY " Be it what it may, sore as my soul is, " None can expect much happiness here : '' The ever changing moods of men and women " Keep our hopes, our pleasant dreams " From ever reaching the goal, the haven " Which sheltered our joys uncertain. '• We are the wanderers of this world ; " So many of us, let us say the word, " That had prepared in full piety •' A quiet harbour full of modest plenty, " Struggle with trouble, with constancy " Which seem as ''ain as woman's frailty. TO A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL When religion, truth, and eloquence, Can in so many ways proclaim God's reign. His power and triumph Over men's weakness and passions, Then, go ye and teach all nations. 34 I- ' E S 1' K K A N C K HOFFNUNG* Im Glucck nicUt jubcln nnd ini Thuim nicht zafi;cii, Das Unvcrvicidliche mil IViicrdf tra^j^rii ; Das Recht l/iiiu, am Sr/ioriieu sir/i crfri'iicit, Das Lchcn lichen nnd den Tod iiic/il schcucu, Utid fast an Gott nnd bcsscirn Zukunfl frlanhcn, Heisst Ichen, hcisst don Tod scin Bittcrcs ratibcn. Stkkckkuss. HOPE H Hearken not to thoughts of foolish pride, E Endure adversity, its stings deride ; Adhere to truth and to righteousness, Very justly love life, nevertheless ; Elevate thy spirit, beauty endearing ; Never fear death, hope for life everlasting. Love God, believe in His Mercy, Then, shalt thou live in happiness And rob death of its bitterness. L'ESPERANCE L La vertu consiste a modercr notre joie, E Et a ne point faiblir en chemin sur la voie, c Chaque fois que Ton souffre un malheur, un chagrin, I Image, avant-coureur d'une prochaine fin; E En suivant le sentier de la douce, patience, I. La route supreme d'une pure conscience. Aimons le bien, le beau; ainions, adorons Dieu ; II offre sans cesse pres de Lui en Haut-lieu, Ce qu 'II nous a promis, cette vie eternelle Qui rend pour nous la mort plus douce ou moins cruelle. * Translated from the German. ■MM ODK lO TIIK UNITKD STATICS 35 '/. ■•uss. FORTITUDE Privc de tons les miens et dc ceu.r que j'aimais, Jc me vols aujoiirdhui seid et tristc a jamais. E. C. Many a time do we not see A man's life to be what it shouldn't be, When he suffers the pangs, the worries. The smarts of blasted hopes and joys. It makes him, though, remember we were born To suffer, to struggle, to fight and to mourn. lagrin, ODE To LlliKRTY AND THE Un'ITKI) StATKS, Respectfully inscribed to WILLIAM McKinlev, the glorious Prksidknt ok thk Unitf.I) Statks. Le premier qui fut roi, fut un soldat heureux ; Qui sert bien son pays, n'a pas besoin d'aiux. V. cruelle. 11 est de ces preux qu'on compte par mille et milje Qui, loin de leurs pays, fuyant les bruits de ville, Laisserent en ces climats de guerres tourmentes, Des noms que I'histoire n'a guere rapportes. Tout meurt, tout s'oublie : c'est en vain qu' on remue Cendres et parchemins auxquels on attribue Le souvenir de ceux qui, aux Etats-Unis, Vinrent les aider en heros et en amis. HMB" ODE TO THE UNITED STATES Plus d'un siecle ecoule, cette nouvelle terre, Plchic de ficrs en/ants qui eurent tout a faire, Indomptables esprits, veritables Chretiens, Hommes sohres, nobles, et d'ame et de coeur pleins, Demontre que rhomme pent seul et sans tutcllc A^'ec la Liberie faire tout avec Elk; Minnie atteindre a ce que les vieux Europeans r'^'ont su faire chez eux apres plus de mille ans. Du present, du pays(5, I'experience, I'histoire Nous indiquent sciemment qu' il est un fait notoire Que le peuple assorvi, manquant de religion. Manque aussi de force et pure et noble ambition Pour acquerir surtout Taction bienfaitrice Que, seul, la Libertc, meilleure institutrice, Donne comme apanage a ses nobles enfants Qui out quitti; leurs pays et aussi leurs parents ; Criatil, pour ainst dire, une autre race dlwmmcs Libres de prdjugds et tout ce que nous sommes; Et rappelant enfin dans un sens religieux Ce qui nous rapnroche de plus en plus de Dieu. C'est a, leur rude ecole, exempte d'artifices, Qu' on voit de nos aieux les nobles sacrifices, lis nous ont par leur vie et I'exemple arraches A la tyrannic des rois et des gens homes. ns, ODE TO THE UNITED STATES Ces couTCageux pionm'ers, qui avaient delaisse Leurs berceaux, leurs foyers, ce qu' ils avaient aime, Ont vu leur Constance, leur foi et leur puissance Lutler, comhattre et vainer e Unite resistance. Leur exemple bientot aura pass6 les mers, Car il donne aux nations encore dans les fers La pensee exacte que toute creature A droit a la justice, ii la saine culture; A ces biens d'ici-bas qui doivent pas a pas Conduire nos ames audela du trepas. Dieu ne nous a donn6 cette bien courte vie Pour qu' a tout pour le ciel on la lui sacrifie : II nous r a donnde pour que nous en usions En toute Jouissancc, en de nobles ambitions, 6 Notre libre Amerique aura donnd I'exemple De ce que peut faire la liberty plus ample, Ce n'est pas en vain que la France a eu raison U aider par ses amies cette j'eune nation I Henri IV. ambitieux prefdra une messe Pour conserver Paris et son trone en d<^tresse ; II remit la France sous cet infanie joug De ceux qui conspiraient, avaient, possedaient tout. 37 Le genie frangais dans toute sa puissance A brav6 les rois par sa male resistance Qui, malheureusement, dut amener plus tard 3« ODE TO THE UNITED STATES Cette Revolution, re errible avatar D'un peuple trop longtemps courbe sous I'esclavage D'oii rois et princes fiers d'un si grand advantage, AUaient se croire isstis dun bicn phis noble sang Que celui qui coule dans le corps d'un paysan. 8 Tout peuple qui du bien a conserve le gernie, Acquerra surement, je le dis haut et ferme, Le fruit de ses labeurs en recolte assures Que Dieu promet aux arbres droil plantes. Ceux qui auront ici I e plus ait?ie leurs frtres, Honnetement agi, et honore leurs pcres, Jouiront de leur bonheur comme de leur salut, Puisque I 'amour du Bien avail ele leur but. Benis soient les peuples sages, bons, vrais, austeres ! lis ont acquis pour eux et gloire et caracteres; lis auront enseignd a\ jc le cours des aiis Que les hommes ne sont pas toujour s des enfant s. lis doivent selon Dieu, s'ils sont a son image, Se d(5velopper par une conduite sage ; Ne point ctre soumis fl ces tronipcuses gens Qui se servent d'eux et les tournent en tous sens. i ODE TO THE UNITED STATES ID II n'en est pas ainsi d'Espagne si vaillante, Autrefois si forte et aujourd'hui defaillante ; De r Espagne si riche ou ne se couchait pas Le soleil brillant sur ses immenses Etats. Revenons a la foi, au sublime Evangile ! Sachons que nous I'avons tous comme guide habile. L'idee rhretienne, la vie de Jesus Qui vint sur la terre confondre les abus, Sacrifiant sur la Croix cette mortelle vie Pour nous arracher a une mort d'infamie, Resume, en tant que nous, son exemple, sa hi, La vie, eternelle, V csperance et hi foi. 39 THE END TO FIRST SEQUEL They are slaves who fear to speak For the fallen and the weak ; They are slaves who would not choose Hatred, scoffing, and abuse. Rather than in silence shrink From the truth they needs must think ; They are slaves who dare not be In the right with two or three. /- \' k £\ >