20There's not one blast of troubled air,
Old stars may fall, or new ones blaze,
Yet none of these his soul amaze;
Such is the man can smile at irksome death,
And with an easy sigh give up his breath.
the Happy Man.] In the Firth MS., and dated December 27, 1664.
1 Peaceful] Happy MS.
2 heart] life MS.
13 Though] When MS.
19 all quiet MS., 1674, 1676, 1682: and quiet 1686.