And takes our autumn joys away:

When short and scant the sunbeam throws

Upon the weary waste of snows,

A cold and profitless regard,

Like patron on a needy bard—

When sylvan occupation's done,

And o'er the chimney rests the gun,

And hang, in idle trophy near,

The game-pouch, fishing-rod, and spear:

When wiry terrier, rough and grim,