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