THE USURPER.

He bears him like a prince, save that he lacks

The port serene of majesty. His mood

Is fitful; stately now, and sad; anon,

Full of a hurried mirth; courteous awhile,

And mild; then bursting, on a sudden, forth,

Into sharp, biting taunts.

* * * * *

New power

Mounts to the brain like wine. For such disease,

Your skilful leech lets blood.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 338, November 1, 1828 · 第 23 / 56 题