[Inscription under a Statue of the Virgin and Child, at Guernsey.--The
poet sees in the emblem a modern Atlas, i.e., Freedom supporting the
World.]
_("Le peuple est petit.")_
Weak is the People--but will grow beyond all other--
Within thy holy arms, thou fruitful victor-mother!
O Liberty, whose conquering flag is never furled--
Thou bearest Him in whom is centred all the World.