THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE WORLD.
FROM SCHILLER.
"Take the world!" from his throne on high, God cried;
"'Tis my free gift,—a heritage to man!
His attribute for ever. Go! divide;
Apportion it like brothers, if you can!"
Straight at his bidding, forth on either hand
Both old and young to take their portion came:
The farmer seized the produce of the land;