UNION IN DEATH

Translated from Théodore de Banville, by Sir Tollemache Sinclair. When Death which naught can e'er appease, nor tears delay. Shall take us both in one last loving kiss away. And shall the cloak throw oer us of its wings so drear, Oh ! may we rest beneath twin guardian stones placed near,

390 LARMES ET SOURIHES

May roses with rich perfumes in tlieir bright buds stored, Grow from our forms, whicli each the other so adored, Our souls together bloom, and on united tombs Fond doves caress, while heaven's full bliss then on us looms.