FROM THE FRENCH.

Now Time throws off his cloak again

Of ermined frost, and cold, and rain,

And clothes him in the embroidery

Of glittering sun, and clear, blue sky.

With beast and bird the forest rings,

Each in his jargon cries or sings;

And Time throws off his cloak again

Of ermined frost, and cold, and rain.

River and fount, and tinkling brook,