Roumania Past and Present

PART I.

ROUMANIA, TO-DAY.

We love The king who loves the law, respects his bounds, And reigns content within them; him we serve Truly and with delight who leaves us free.

COWPER.

There virtue reigns as queen in royal throne, And giveth laws alone. The which the base affections do obey, And yield their services unto her will.

SPENSER.

CHAPTER I.