To paint thee. Island Blest,

Whose every breeze sings Rest!

Of care-free, deep content;

In childish gladness spent;

So close to God seem pressed;

Dear Land of Perfect Rest!

ALLIGATOR PEAR TREE

THE STORY OF ARIITAIMAI OF TAHITI [1]

I wish peace, and any terms prefer

Before the last extremities of war.

DRYDEN.