Everyday Objects; Or, Picturesque Aspects of Natural History.

BOOK I.

WINTER.

Lastly, came Winter clothèd all in frieze, Chattering his teeth for cold that did him chill; Whilst on his hoary beard his breath did freeze, And the dull drops, that from his purpled bill As from a limbeck did adown distil: In his right hand a tippèd staff he held, With which his feeble steps he stayèd still; For he was faint with cold, and weak with eld; That...