Of their siesta light.

The sturdy hunter, bathed in moisture well,

Beneath an oak-tree’s boughs,

Beside his faithful dog, his sentinel,

Now yields him to repose.

All, all is calm, is silent. O how sweet,

On this enameled ground,

At ease recumbent, from its flowery seat,

To cast your eyes around!

The busy bee, that round your listening ear