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 UMA'S BRIDAL. light and glory dawned the expected day Blest with a kindly star's auspicious ray, When gaily gathered at 's call His kinsmen to the solemn festival. Through the broad City every dame's awake To grace the bridal for her Monarch's sake; So great their love for him, this single care Makes one vast household of the thousands there. Heaven is not brighter than the royal street Where flowers lie scattered neath the nobles' feet, And banners waving to the breeze unfold Their silken broidery over gates of gold.

And she, their child, upon her bridal day Bears her dear parents' every thought away— So, when from distant shores a friend returns, With deeper love each inmost spirit burns— So, when grim Death restores his prey again Joy brighter shines from memory of pain.