And O! all those black-fingered, scornful trees!

II
THE PASSING OF LOVE

“Now, thou Hyacinth, whisper the letters on thee graven and add a deeper ai, ai to thy petals.”

—Moschus

I

Partir—c’est mourir un peu!

Francesco Paolo Tosti

Day! and its light falls on a thousand hills!

Day! and its strength flows in upon the heart!

High up in air fine fleece-white clouds do part,