The Britons (say historians) were naked, civilized men, learned, studious, abstruse in thought and contemplation; naked, simple, plain in their acts and manners; wiser than after ages.

To Mercy, Pity, Peace and Love All pray in their distress, And to these virtues of delight Return their thankfulness.

Silent as despairing love, and strong as jealousy.

And I made a rural pen, And I stained the water clear, And I wrote my happy songs Every Child may joy to hear.

He whose face gives no light, shall never become a star.

I am going to that country which I have all my life wished to see.

I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow.