And both to the voice of the Muses attend;

So Minerva, for you shall with Cupid agree,

And preserve your chaste flame from the smoke of Ennui.


ELEGY.

Chill January waves his wither’d hand,

With magic touch he rifles Nature’s charms;

He speaks and frowns—Earth hears the hoarse command,

And sinks obedient to his icy arms.

With paler lustre now the distant sun,