They love their land because it is their own, And scorn to give aught other reason why; Would shake hands with a king upon his throne, And think it kindness to his Majesty.
Slowly and sadly we laid him down, From the field of his fame fresh and gory; We carved not a line, and we raised not a stone, But we left him alone with his glory.
Go, forget me! why should sorrow Oer that brow a shadow fling? Go, forget me, and to-morrow Brightly smile and sweetly sing! Smile,though I shall not be near thee; Sing,though I shall never hear thee!