[667:1] Two hands upon the breast, and labour is past.—Russian Proverb.


ALEXANDER SMITH.  1830-1867.

Like a pale martyr in his shirt of fire.

A Life Drama. Sc. ii.

In winter, when the dismal rain

Comes down in slanting lines,

And Wind, that grand old harper, smote

His thunder-harp of pines.

A Life Drama. Sc. ii.