CHARMING GABRIELLE (D'ESTRÉES

Translated from the poem by Henry /V", of France (lôSS-lôiO). Charming Gabrielle, Pierced by many a dart

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LÀRMIiS ET SOURIRES

Am I, when glory's knell Bids me to war depart.

Oh! parting most unkind, Thrice, unhappy day Can Ufe no ending find Or love not cease its sway ?

Bright planet which I leave, Leave I oh! thought of pain Î Ah I more and more I grieve, Come death or thee again.

Partake with me my crown, The prize of valour's art Through war won with renown Hold thou it through my heart.

I would the trumpets sound, Each moment would repeat.

Till echo rings around These words so sadly sweet.

Oh ! parting most unkind, Thrice unhappy day, Can Ufe no ending find Or love not cease its sway I