"Troica Roma resurges." PROPERTIUS. FROM THE ITALIAN OF LEOPARDI (Written 1831-3 circa) Sic semper finis deest. "Pere Esbaillart a Sanct Denis." VILLON. Once more! Once more my strength! SCENE—IN THE AIR What light hath passed us in the silent ways? We are sustainèd, strengthened suddenly. Lo, how the utmost deeps are clarified! What might is this more potent than the spring? Lo, how the night Which wrapped us round with its most heavy cloths Opens and breathes with some strange-fashioned brighness! IN HEAVEN O star, move forth and write upon the skies, "This child is born in ways miraculous." * * * * *
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