And must I study those great books all through?
Latin. Yes, that you must. But take my hand and come,
For I have treasures in my mountain home:
Right habits, carefulness, foundations firm
For every language that the moderns learn,
Choice words, the source of English sound and pure.
How say you? Can you follow, and endure?
Everychild. But can you play with me, and guard me well,
And guide where Beauty bright, and Goodness, dwell?
Latin. Aye, that I can. I know their home on high—