I managed to get to the open door,
And succeeded in quickly retiring.
I've but one thing more in conclusion to say,
Though you no doubt will think it a story;
'Tis this, that no matter wherever you play,
You will get neither money nor glory!
MOZART.
THE BURIAL OF THE PAUPER.
NOT a knell was heard, not a requiem note,
As his corpse to the churchyard we hurried;