England may as well dam up the waters of the Nile with bulrushes as to fetter the step of Freedom, more proud and firm in this youthful land than where she treads the sequestered glens of Scotland, or couches herself among the magnificent mountains of Switzerland.
Supposititious Speech of James Otis. The Rebels, Chap. iv.
When, like the rising day, Eileen aroon! Love sends his early ray, Eileen aroon! What makes his dawning glow Changeless through joy and woe? Only the constant know! Eileen aroon!
Sooth t were a pleasant life to lead, With nothing in the world to do But just to blow a shepherds reed, The silent season thro And just to drive a flock to feed, Sheepquiet, fond and few!
Give me to live with Love alone And let the world go dine and dress; For Love hath lowly haunts . If lifes a flower, I choose my own T is love in Idleness.