[THE OLD BURSCH.]
Think'st thou thereon how in the Burschen season,
So light and free, life unto thee did show?
Think'st thou thereon--how, and with fullest reason,
Lovely it seemed to feel young friendship's glow?
Rememb'rest then, what glad throngs thou didst see soon
As Brothers greet thee--true in joy and wo?
When near us lies nor foul deceit could won?--
Speak, Ancient House! oh! think'st thou yet thereon?
Rememberest thou, the good old time and tide then,