The Enchanted Isle Of The Sea.

The water keep from any place , though seen , Ancl here it looked as clear as glass , and green ; And it Avas calm , and beautiful , and bri ght , Affording vieAvs Avhich Avere a novel si ght ,

Of rocks and hills , of dales , ancl grots , that lay Desporting in the shade , far , far aAvay , Resplendent made by Sol ' s bright piercing rays , Reflected through the sea ' s calcareous

Avays . And hero was light contending Avith the power Of darkness , day by day , and hour by

hour ; Tho same design doAvn in tho deep ' s domain , Immutable , as on the earth , Avhere reign Creation ' s laAvs , and unity of spheres , Complete for ages aud enduring years .

NOAV , through tho Hall bewitching music floAved , And twirling nymphs and sprites fantastic toed , In mazy dancing , troops fast croAvding came ; To act , and play , and please the Court their aim .

Th Electric d Sea , Avith phosphorescent light , NOAV glorious shone , Dione — goddess , bright—Emerged , and Beauty ' s roll Avas made complete ; The Queen arose , her latest guest to greet .

The goddess smiled , and said , " Dear Queen , once more , We meet , this day I heard old Triton ' s roar , And through the sea I came in haste to vieAv

The festive sports , ancl pay my court to you . Your guests I freely greet AA'ith joy and love ; The darling here , from the bri ght Avorld aboA'e

, I long to kiss : her tender heart I find , Is full of love , aud all her Avays are kind ; A gem from earth—a type of Royalty—A Princess fair Avith English courtesy . A fairy gift to her , anon , I'll give , A charm to bless her long as she may live .

And Father Neptune , I of you entreat , An earnest interest for the child most meet . " Fair Amphitrite replied . The Sea-God King , Assured Dione " 'Twas the very thing ; And from his heart her Avishes he'd obey , And show his fiivour in a royal way . "

Then from each side three fairy cars approached ; The God of Love his friendly mission broached . " Brave King , Fair Queen , sweet Goddess and dear child ,

With fairy sports the court will be beguiled ; Tho' I am Love , I ' m often called a boy , 'Tis Avrong ! I am a God ! allied to joy . I knoAV I " rule the camp , the court , the grove , "

And all beneath the sea , Avhere e ' er I rove , And men on earth , and angels blest aboA'e , For ' love is heaven , and heaven is love . ' My darts have jealous points , that AVOUIICI at times , And these are keen , like Winter's with'ring

rimes ; But mortals Avho in wisdom ' s ways e ' er Avalk , In me may find a friend , none true I balk , My boon companions , Mirth and Joy , I send To every heart that ' s faithful to the end , And deep within the new made mother's breast

I dwell , till life is done , her soul's bequest . When youths do fondly sigh and long for me , I touch their gentle hearts , and laugh Avith glee , To hear them VOAV Avith love ' s ensnaring art

, That nought but death their souls shall ever part . Your Avish , dear Queen , I'll hasten to fulfill , Ancl Ballet play where Love rules with goodwill , "

And Love , and Mirth , and Joy , Avith lightning speed , Sped through the Hall , each draAvn by prancing steed .