...IM-- mi*iivs~, 1 Edward the Black Prince, deailsome time before liis father. Fair* laughs the Morn, and soft the Zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er...realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes ; Youth on the prow, and Pleasure at the helm ; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in...

...contrast displayed between the opening and the close of this inglorious reign : Fair laughs the morn,* and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er...realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm, Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That hush'd in...

...well-known anecdote may have suggested to Gray the beautiful image of Richard's early prosperity : " In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, " Youth at the prow, and pleasure at the helm." . Gower's authority supports the story of voluntary starvation. I must admit that it would have been...

...enjoyment of this beautiful scenery under the influence of a clear summer's sun. Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er...Regardless. of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That hushed in grim repose, expects his evening prey. . We passed through Ballynahinch late, the scenery...

...swarm, that in thy noontide beam were born ? (¡one to salute the rising morn. Fair laughs the morn, on the prow, and pleasure at the helm ; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in...

...WAKEFIELD. " Around thee call The gilded swarm, that wantons in the sunshine Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er...realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes ; Youth on the prow, and Pleasure at the helm ; The following lines, though they contain a sentiment similar...

...most beautiful pa .sages of Gray, without their threatening conclusion:— ' Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er...realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes,— Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the Iwlm.' So it seemed, and so it was; for happier people never existed...

...most beautiful passages of Gray, without their threatening conclusion i — ' Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er...realm, ' .. In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, — . v . Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm." So it seemed, and so it was; for happier people...

...without their threatening conclusion : — • i '" ' Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, ti While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, ,; . In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes,— ., ._. y . 4 Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm.. So it seemed, and so it was; for happier...

...language almost as beautiful, and to the same effect, as the fine lines of Gray : " Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gilded trim the gallant vessel goes, Youth at the prow, and Pleasure at the helm, Regardless of the...