And he's no Frenchman true who, at a pinch,
Cannot both crow and cackle.
Ah, Vive, once more, the Gallic Cock—and hen!
These Talking-Tours are trying,
But 'tis with windy flouts of tongue or pen,
We keep the French flag flying.
A sop for SAVOY neatly put, elicits
Such "double rounds of cheering."
"Vive CARNOT!" To be sure! My annual visits,
France to the Flag endearing