I knew the force; and hence the rough sea's pride What noble pomp and frequent have not I I learn that one poor moment can suffice We sail the sea of life-a Calm One finds, If more of my condition ye would know, IV. 4. DESTINED to war from very infancy In Malta the white symbol of the Cross. V. 5. NOT without heavy grief of heart did He, A Brother's Child, most tenderly beloved! And when beneath this stone the Corse was laid Had scarcely flowered: and at this early time, That greatly cheered his Country: to his Kin He suffered not to languish or decay. * In justice to the Author I subjoin the originl Non lasciava languire i bei pensieri. Now is there not good reason to break forth Into a passionate lament?-O Soul! Short while a Pilgrim in our nether world, Do thou enjoy the calm empyreal air; And round this earthly tomb let roses rise, An everlasting spring! in memory Of that delightful fragrance which was once, From thy mild manners, quietly exhaled. VI. 6. PAUSE, courteous Spirit!-Balbi supplicates Enriched and beautified his studious mind: As with a chosen Friend, nor did he leave Twine on the top of Pindus.-Finally, Himself above each lower thought uplifting, His ears he closed to listen to the Song But truly did He live his life.-Urbino Take pride in him ;-O Passenger farewell! |