Went up a year this evening! 1
I recollect it well!
Amid no bells nor bravoes
The bystanders will tell!
Cheerful－as to the village－5
Tranquil－as to repose－
Chastened－as to the Chapel
This humble Tourist rose!
Did not talk of returning!9
Alluded to no time
When, were the gales propitious－
We might look for him!
Was grateful for the Roses 13
In life's diverse bouquet－
Talked softly of new species
To pick another day;
Beguiling thus the wonder 17
The wondrous nearer drew－
Hands bustled at the moorings－
The crown respectful grew－
Ascended from our vision 21
To Countenances new!
A Difference－A Daisy－
Is all the rest I knew!
I recollect it well!
Amid no bells nor bravoes
The bystanders will tell!
Cheerful－as to the village－5
Tranquil－as to repose－
Chastened－as to the Chapel
This humble Tourist rose!
Did not talk of returning!9
Alluded to no time
When, were the gales propitious－
We might look for him!
Was grateful for the Roses 13
In life's diverse bouquet－
Talked softly of new species
To pick another day;
Beguiling thus the wonder 17
The wondrous nearer drew－
Hands bustled at the moorings－
The crown respectful grew－
Ascended from our vision 21
To Countenances new!
A Difference－A Daisy－
Is all the rest I knew!
(F.72/J.93)
[1–8] Chastened, Chapel, Tourist:: Jean Valjean stole the silverware of the see of Digne, and was caught. Bishop Myriel forgave him.
[9–11] not returning, propitious:: Valjean became a factory owner and mayor.
[12] look for him:: Javert the police inspector found Valjean.
[13–16] grateful, Roses:: Valjean escaped to a convent and stayed there as a gardener.
[17–20] bustled, crowd, grew:: the June Rebellion in Paris, 1832.
[21–24] A Difference, A Daisy:: Valjean forgave his hunter Javert.
