The viands were various, to each of their taste,

And the Bee brought the honey to sweeten the feast.

With steps most majestic the Snail did advance,

And he promised the gazers a minuet to dance; But they all laughed so loud that he drew in his head,

And went in his own little chamber to bed.

Then, as evening gave way to the shadows of night, Their watchman, the Glow-worm, come out with his light.

So home let us hasten, while yet we can see,

For no watchman is waiting for you or for me..

L'

corn.

"Where's the little boy that looks after the sheep?"

"He's under the hay-cock fast asleep."

"Will you wake him?" "No, not I;

For if I do, he'll be sure to cry."

G

OOD bless the master of this house,

The mistress bless also,

And all the little children

That round the table go;

And all your kin and kinsmen,

That dwell both far and near;

I wish you a merry Christmas,
And a happy New Year.

照

ITTLE girl, little girl, where have you been? "Gathering roses to give to the queen."

L'

"Little girl, little girl, what gave she you?" "She gave me a diamond as big as my shoe."

OOSEY, goosey, gander,

Where shall I wander?

Upstairs, downstairs,

And in my lady's chamber.

There I meet an old man

That would not say his prayers;

I took him by the left leg,

And threw him downstairs.

ENNY Wren fell sick,

JENN

Upon a merry time;

In came Robin-Redbreast

And brought her sops and wine.

"Eat well of the sops, Jenny,

Drink well of the wine." "Thank you, Robin, kindly, You shall be mine."

Jenny she got well,

And stood upon her feet,

And told Robin plainly

She loved him not a bit.

Robin, being angry,

Hopped upon a twig,

Saying, "Out upon you. Fie upon you.

Bold-faced jig."

HE hart he loves the high wood,

TH

The hare she loves the hill,

The knight he loves his bright sword,
The lady loves her will.