What charm can soothe her melancholy,

What art can wash her guilt away?

The only art her guilt to cover,

To hide her shame from every eye,

To give repentance to her lover,

And wring his bosom, is—to die.

THE CLOWN'S REPLY.

John Trott was desired by two witty peers

To tell them the reason why asses had ears.

"An't please you," quoth John, "I'm not given to letters,