Dr. Arne translated the words from the Artaserse of Metastasio. This song was the great ‘show song’ for sopranos for many years. It was originally sung by Miss Brent.
The soldier, tired of war's alarms,
Forswears the clang of hostile arms,
And scorns the spear and shield;
But if the brazen trumpet sound,
He burns with conquest to be crowned,
And dares again the field.
The Woodpecker Tapping (D.C. 36, L.D. 35, S.B.T. 1, M.C. 25)
Words by Moore.
M. Kelly.
Every leaf was at rest, and I heard not a sound
But the woodpecker tapping the hollow beech-tree.
The Young May Moon
See p. [131].
Then Farewell, My Trim-Built Wherry (O.M.F.)
See p. [133].