"conversation shortened the road; "he enquired, as we went along, what was become of my hat, " which led to a relation of some "of my disasters. He pitied, "without laughing at me, and "blamed the secretary,for his, what "he called, unpardonable neglect. "He desired me, when I came to "Henningstone again, to pay him "a visit, which he said he flattered "himself he should be able to "render more agreeable to me than "this had been. We soon, almost sooner than I wished, arrived at my friend's hospitable mansion, "and he left me with the assurance "that he would send me my hat "the next morning. "I hastily opened the gate : "Charles, who was watching at the "window for my return, ran to "meet me, as soon as he heard the 66 creaking of the hinges. He "caught hold of my hand with a— "come! come!-the supper is "ready,' and we hurried across the "farm yard together, as fast as we could. The cattle lay in supine repose, and Basto, my friend's "spaniel, wagged his tail, and ran "barking to "proach. announce our ap "Mrs. Thompson met me at the "door with a smiling infant in her 66 arins, and received me with these "words, Welcome! thrice wel(( come from court to our frugal "meal! Come, the supper waits. "Charles, call your father.' "The cloth was laid, and a dish "of asparagus and a shoulder of "lamb, that were left in the kitchca "to keep warm, were added to the "sallad and currant tart that "already stood upon the table. "My friend entered the room soos "after, with a jug of ale in ons "hand, and a bottle of wine in the "other, and welcomed me in the "same hearty manner as his wife "had done. We sat down to sap But when the golden orb of day High in the arch of heav'n appears, And with its salutary ray The smiling face of Nature cheers, Graze on its sides, or from its bosom drink; Myriads of insect tribes their wings display, And rise to light aud life, wak'd by th' inspiring ray. 3P 2 Fell III. Fell despotism's giant form Shews to the subjugated mind, The dread, the horror of mankind; And far as horror throws th' astonish'd eye, IV. But diff'rent far the happy scene, 'Mid fertile vales and sky serene, Where rules a king with peaceful sway; A people's good his patriot aim; Who, like the radiant source of day, Sheds glowing light and vital flame: And as along th' ethereal space Eternal laws the course celestial trace; So Freedom's rule, and Virtue's high behest, Sheds plenty o'er the teeming land; Now from th' irriguous marsh and sca-beat coast, To fall again, again with genial power, In balmy dew or gentle shower: So grateful Albion, through each fruitful plain, Proclaims, with heartfelt joy, her George's prosp'rous reign. ODE for his Majesty's BIRTH DAY, 1805. By the Same. IGH on the winding shores sublime, Majestic in the garb of time, Where yon proud dome frowns o'er the silver tide; Honour's and Knighthood's bright abode, By nobles, warriors, patriots trod, What time from Gallia's vanquish'd coast, * The name of Windsor isderived from " winding shore." Triumphant Triumphant Edward rear'd on high His country's and his sovereign's pride; Her vot'ries to yon trophied walls; Binds her fair guerdon round each loyal breast, And bids them combat pride, and succour worth oppress'd. The notes of triumph swell again! Thine be the sacred wreath of virtuous praise, Thine youthful Edward's fame, but crown'd with length of days. Oh! still as this auspicious morn Where'er his legions bend their course, Yield to his firm, but temperate force; Glory's unsullied beams, and Virtue's gems divine. LEARNING A POEM ON THE RESTORATION OF LEARNING IN THE EAST; Which obtained Mr. BUCHANAN's Prize. By CHARLES GRANT, Esq. M. A. Fellow of Magdalen College. Nec remorantur ibi; sic rerum summa novatur LUCRETIUS. HALL these bright hours of rapture roll away, SHA And mournful years their gloomy wings display? With grief he saw, through Time's unfolding shade, Three |