XXVII.—ODE.

1. How sleep the brave who sink to rest,

With all their country's wishes blest!

When Spring, with dewy fingers cold,

Returns to deck their hallowed mold,

She then shall dress a sweeter sod

Than Fancy's feet have ever trod.

2. By fairy-hands their knell is rung;

By forms unseen their dirge is sung;

Then Honor comes, a pilgrim gray,