Age looked on with sadness, and mourned for departed manhood--youth with envy, and sighed for its arrival.
After seeing their bedrooms, George leant on Henry's arm, and, crossing the garden, they took a by-path, which led towards the tent.
The strangers were received with respect and cordiality.
Seats were brought, and placed near the scene of contest.
The trial of skill over, the victor took advantage, of his right, and selected his partner from the fairest of the peasant girls.
Shrill pipes struck up a waltz--a little blind boy accompanied these on a mandolin--and in a brief space, the hill's flat summit was swarming with laughing dancers.
Nor was youth alone enlisted in Terpsichore's service.
The mother joined in the same dance with the daughter; and not unfrequently tripped with foot as light.
Twilight came on, and the patriarchs of the village, and with them our travellers, adjourned to the inn.
The matrons led away their reluctant charges, and the youth of the village alone protracted the revels.