Here, crown'd at last—Love never knows decay,

Living through ages its one BRIDAL DAY,

Safe from the stroke of Death!


COUNT EBERHARD, THE GRUMBLER, OF WURTEMBERG.

Ha, ha I take heed—ha, ha! take heed,[10]

Ye knaves both South and North!

For many a man both bold in deed

And wise in peace, the land to lead,

Old Swabia has brought forth.