There lies deep meaning oft in childish play.

[326] Wallenstein.

THE REVELLERS.

Ring, joyous chords!—ring out again!

A swifter, and a wilder strain!

They are here—the fair face and the careless heart,

And stars shall wane ere the mirthful part.——

But I met a dimly mournful glance,

In a sudden turn of the flying dance;

I heard the tone of a heavy sigh