The last is a very poignant line—and again in “Ariettes Oubliées,”—

“_Le piano que baise une main frêle._”

Then comes the reflection as to the eyes of women, profoundly true and

observant, contained in the last two verses of the first stanza:—

“_Et ces yeux où plus rien ne reste d’animal

Que juste assez pour dire ‘assez’ aux fureurs mâles!_”

Essays from the Chap-Book Being a Miscellany of Curious and interesting Tales, Histories, &c; newly composed by Many Celebrated Writers and very delightful to read. · 第 9 / 81 题