Ere long dismiss their gloom.

Peace to the sorrowing! Let our goblets flow,

In red wine mantling, for the tears of wo!

Once more! A welcoming strain!

A solemn sound—yet sweet!

While life is ours, Time’s onward steps

In gladness will we greet!

Fill high the cup! What prophet lips may tell

Where we shall bid another year farewell?

SCENE FROM ALFIERI’S TRAGEDY OF SAUL.