Baron Guelph of Adelstan. A Fragment

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For ever in the world of Fame

We live and yet abide the same:

Clouds may intercept our rays,

Or desert Lands reflect our blaze.



The beauteous Month of May began,

       &nbspAnd all was Mirth and Sport,

When Baron Guelph of Adelstan

       &nbspTook leave and left the Court.



From Fête and Rout and Opera far

       &nbspThe full town he forsook,

And changed his wand and golden star

       &nbspFor Shepherd's Crown and Crook.



The knotted net of light and shade

       &nbspBeneath the budding tree,

A sweeter day-bed for him made

       &nbspThan Couch and Canopy.



In copse or lane, as Choice or Chance

       &nbspMight lead him was he seen;

And join'd at eve the village dance

       &nbspUpon the village green.



Nor endless—